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The buzz at Las Vegas Summer LeagueESPNLAS VEGAS — The big summer transactions were all wrapped up by the time the NBA’s cognoscenti touched down at McCarren Airport late last week for Las Vegas Summer League. There might have been fewer deals to execute, but at the SW Steakhouse in …NBA Summer League 2015: Wednesday … Read more
RZA: You Can’t Take Caucasians & Latinos Out Of Hip Hop | Get The Latest Hip …HipHopDXIn an interview with Pigeons and Planes, Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian discuss their Hip Hop and Rock-infused project, Achozen LP. In the interview, RZA expresses why he feels like you can’t take Caucasians … Read more
Actress Claims She was Paid 10 Percent of What Male Co-Star Was Being Paid …NextSharkActress Amanda Seyfried is speaking out about the gender gap in Hollywood, where female actresses are often paid less than their male co-stars even when their roles in a movie carry the same weight. Amanda Seyfried, 29, famous for her roles … Read more
Canada Getting Even Cheaper For Hollywood – Hollywood Reporter – The …Hollywood ReporterPaul Bronfman, chairman of Pinewood Toronto Studios and CEO of William F. White International, a major production equipment rental supplier, said the weak Canadian dollar had obvious benefits for the local production sector. But he warned against the …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Man sneaks into Denver house and sexually assaults woman – The Denver PostThe Denver PostA 19-year-old man was charged with two counts of sexual assault and burglary in a case where he entered a home and attacked a woman — without the knowledge of other family members in the house. The Denver District Attorney’s Office … Read more
Honolulu police investigate critical pedestrian accident in Pear – Hawaii News NowHawaii News NowHonolulu police are investigating a pedestrian accident in Pearl City that left a 25-year-old man in critical condition Wednesday morning. Authorities said a 24-year-old woman driving a silver Toyota Corolla was traveling southbound on Hoomalu Street …and more …read more From:: Honolulu … Read more
NFL Draft 2016: Official Dates Announced, Location Still Undetermined …Bleacher ReportWhile it is still almost nine months until football fans could see the likes of Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook or Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott walking across the stage and into the NFL, the league and its teams have their season …and more …read … Read more
SF Beer Week makes big plans for 2016 returnSan Francisco Business Times (blog)The festival will have upwards of 700 events at breweries, bars, restaurants and retailers from Jan. 22 to 31. Hosted by the San … The festival kicks off with an opening gala that will include 100 Bay Area breweries. The Guild has not … Read more
2016 NFL Draft set for April 28-30 – SBNation.comSB NationThe 2016 NFL Draft will be held between April 28 and April 30, the NFL announced on Wednesday. The location of the draft has not yet been determined, which is going to be a big deal going forward given the changes made last year. Last year, … Read more
Parents Outraged by Star Wars Slave Leia Action Figure; Carrie Fisher …MediaiteEver since Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi was released in 1983, one of the most film’s most lasting cultural impacts was made by the heroine princess Leia Skywalker during the first act. In the PG film, Skywalker was taken captive by … Read more
Prime Day triggers social media snark – seattlepi.comseattlepi.comSnark on the Internet can get old fast. But Amazon’s Prime Day seems to be fair game. After all, the site’s own product reviews are known for snark and occasional wit, and its own server farms see traffic from all across the Web. Prime Day, timed to …Consumers … Read more
Box Office: ‘Ant-Man’ to Tower Over ‘Trainwreck’VarietyWitness “Ant-Man,” the latest costumed avenger to hit movie screens. Though hardly a household name, the man with the powers of an arthropod should show some box office heft when the adventure film that sports his name debuts to $62 million this …Ant-Man set to open big in USThe … Read more
Man hit by car near StripLas Vegas Review-JournalA man was hospitalized Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle near the Strip, according to Las Vegas police. It happened about 8 a.m. near the intersection of Sahara Avenue and Santa Paula Drive, just east of Las Vegas Boulevard, Metro officer Laura …and more …read more From:: … Read more
The Captain Marvel Script Is A Tough Nut To Crack – CINEMABLENDCinema BlendMarvel fans continue to await the 2018 arrival of its first female-led feature in Captain Marvel. While the devastating do-gooder has been a longtime part of the comic book landscape, the character’s feature film debut is nevertheless loaded with …Nicole Perlman says writing … Read more
CONFIRMED! Sunderland sign forward Jeremain Lens from Dynamo Kiev …talkSPORT.comSunderland have announced the signing of Holland international Jeremain Lens on a four-year deal from Dynamo Kiev. It is understood the Black Cats have paid a fee in the region of £8m for the 27-year-old, who can play on the wing or as a forward.Jeremain Lens … Read more
Get overwhelmed by this breakdown of the Marvel Cinematic Universe · Great …A.V. ClubThe Marvel Cinematic Universe has become increasingly more confusing as it grows and grows and grows, and YouTube user Garcatch has taken on the noble responsibility of breaking down the film franchise into a straightforward explainer video. But just …Toby Kebbell wants … Read more
Argument leads to 4 people shot on NW Atlanta streetAtlanta Journal ConstitutionInvestigators believe a fight between neighbors escalated to gunfire Wednesday afternoon on a northwest Atlanta street. Police were called to the 500 block of Center Hill Avenue, off Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, shortly before 4 p.m. on a report of a …Police investigate four … Read more
Dez Bryant contract should trigger talks for Julio Jones, Atlanta FalconsESPN (blog)Now that the Dallas Cowboys and star receiver Dez Bryant have reached a five-year deal reportedly worth $70 million — with $45 million guaranteed — maybe the Atlanta Falcons have a better sense of Julio Jones’ price tag in a long-term extension.Market now set … Read more
Seattle citizens talk pros, cons of gun tax proposalQ13 FOXSEATTLE (AP) — A proposed new gun tax in Seattle to raise money for research on preventing and dealing with gun violence attracted applause from grannies and other activists and concerns from gun shop owners at its first hearing on Wednesday.Seattle council considers gun violence taxKIRO … Read more
Edit Your Instagram Photos Like A Fashion Blogger With Help From Marianna …BustleThanks to Marianna Hewitt, the lady responsible for lifewithme.com, you can now edit your Instagram pictures like a fashion blogger. If you’ve ever scrolled through a blogger’s feed and seared with jealousy over how aesthetically pleasing it is, now’s …The Fascinating Way Fashion … Read more
This Viral Fashion Moment Reveals What It’s Like To Be a Black Designer TodayMic“The whole thing came about with me telling Usher no,” fashion designer Kerby Jean-Raymond told Mic in a phone interview. “But you can’t really tell him no — he’s really persistent, and he gets everyone to call you until you give in.” … Read more
Comic–Con Photos: The Casts of the Upcoming Superhero FilmsComingSoon.netOn Saturday at the San Diego Comic–Con, the Warner Bros. Pictures panel and 20th Century Fox panel brought together two big groups of actors that will be sharing their respective ‘universes’ for years to come. Following the panels, The Hollywood …and more …read more From:: Comic Con … Read more
Suspicious device found in fatal shooting suspect’s northwest Dallas apartment …Dallas Morning News (blog)“A search warrant was obtained for the suspect’s apartment and while performing the search, a suspicious device was located, said Sgt. Warren Mitchell, a Dallas police spokesman. A bomb squad was on its way to the complex, Mitchell said. Original post:.1 Killed, … Read more
Intruders Break Into Chris Brown’s SoCal Mansion, Force Aunt Into Closet: LAPDNBC Southern CaliforniaSinger Chris Brown’s aunt was forced into a closet during an overnight home invasion at the star’s Southern California home, Los Angeles police said. The woman was asleep inside Brown’s Tarzana mansion about 2 a.m. when she heard noises in the house … Read more
San Diego water consumption downCBS 8 San DiegoSAN DIEGO (CNS) – Water customers in San Diego continued their strong rate of conservation in June, lowering consumption by 24 percent over the same period two years ago, the city announced Wednesday. That follows a 26 percent drop in San Diego …and more …read more From:: San … Read more
Sexism in video gaming is just another form of bullying – The ConversationThe Conversation AUSexism in video gaming is just another form of bullying. July 15, 2015 4.08pm EDT. Women are far more likely to receive negative or threatening comments while gaming. awee_19/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND … …read more From:: Gaming News By Google News
Hong Kong’s lead-in-drinking-water crisis: everything you need to knowSouth China Morning Post (subscription)As the lead-in-water crisis spreads to more public housing estates in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post’s BEN WESTCOTT and SAMUEL CHAN spoke to experts and reviewed laws to answer the issue’s major questions. The fear over tainted water in …and more … Read more
WWF set to back end to sale of ivory in Hong KongSouth China Morning Post (subscription)A survey by WildAid in May revealed that 75 per cent of Hongkongers supported a ban on the local sale of ivory. However, fewer than a quarter of 1,021 adults polled knew it was illegal to import or export ivory … Read more
Dez Bryant deal reinforces Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl pushESPN (blog)At the scouting combine in February, owner and general manager Jerry Jones related a story from the famed Cowboys’ bus at the Super Bowl from a conversation with Romo in regards to what the team needed to do with DeMarco Murray. With Stephen Jones …Dez Bryant: … Read more
Dez Bryant Cowboys Contract 5 Years $70 Million – Video Dez Bryant Cowboys Contract 5 Years $70 Million Dez Bryant signed his Dallas Cowboys contract and its five years for $70 million with $22 million guaranteed. According to Pro Football Talk, he will gain $3 million more in salary this year and the $22 million … Read more
Dez Bryant Cowboys Contract 5 Years $70 Million – Video Dez Bryant Cowboys Contract 5 Years $70 Million Dez Bryant signed his Dallas Cowboys contract and its five years for $70 million with $22 million guaranteed. According to Pro Football Talk, he will gain $3 million more in salary this year and the $22 million … Read more
Fox News reporter confronts S.F. supervisors, they dismiss himSFGate (blog)Fox News television host Bill O’Reilly sent an anonymous reporter to San Francisco on Tuesday to approach local politicians about the tragic murder of Kathryn Steinle at Pier 14. A segment on last night’s “O’Reilly Factor” shows two supervisors …“Fox News is not real news”: San … Read more
Personal panic buttons tested at Seattle UniversityKOMO NewsSEATTLE — Regardless of the campus, there’s always a concern for our students. Emergency call boxes and personal cell phones can summon help quickly, but in some cases these devices just aren’t handy enough or practical. Seattle-based React Mobile … …read more From:: Seattle News By Google News
Johnson Lake destruction, overcrowding blamed on social media – British … – CBCCBC.caLate last May, a travel blogger posted about the location in a social media post. The post went viral, and since then the small resort, which operates on the lake, has seen a massive influx in visitors. Regulars to the spot say that … Read more
Why We Shouldn’t Define Hip Hop: A Conversation From Three Perspectives …HipHopDXDid Hip Hop really die when Tupac and Biggie were murdered? No, it didn’t. Hip hop and rap are all around us. We are, arguably, right now in another golden era of it. Not only is there a wide swath of art to choose … Read more