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‘Paddington’ a critical and box office success? Don’t be so surprisedEntertainment Weekly(See, for instance, #creepypaddington.) But Paddington has ended up a critical darling with a respectable box office haul to boot, the very British film coming in second place to the box office sensation American Sniper over the extended holiday weekend.and more …read more From:: … Read more
Cutthroat Western Conference Aids Los Angeles Lakers’ Tanking EffortsRantSportsThe Los Angeles Lakers are eyeballs-deep in the craziest, most competitive conference the NBA has ever seen. No, I’m not breaking any news with that statement, but fans anxious for a sustainable rebuild should be thankful for the arms race currently …Report: Retiring has crossed Bryant’s mindWFMZ … Read more
2015 NFL Draft: 5 players who should have stayed in schoolNFL.comThe 2015 NFL Draft will have 74 underclassmen available — plus 10 who have graduated with college eligibility remaining — and as in past years, some of the decisions to turn pro were sound, whereas many other underclassmen probably would have been …NFL Draft 2015: … Read more
Honolulu homeless woman describes finding bloodied golferHawaii News NowHONOLULU (AP) – The homeless woman who helped a professional golfer who says he was beaten and robbed in Honolulu is describing finding him bloodied on a street corner. Australian golfer Robert Allenby says he doesn’t remember everything that …Pro golfer’s alleged attack in Honolulu makes worldwide … Read more
Honolulu bike-share program expected in early 2016, other locations in Hawaii …Hawaiimagazine.com (blog)Starting as early as next year, there may be a new way to get around Honolulu. The non-profit organization Bikeshare Hawaii hopes to introduce the state’s first bike-sharing program in Honolulu by early 2016. If the first phase of the program is … … Read more
The Ripple Effect Of Using Fashion As ActivismMTV.comIt’s not often that fashion and politics coexist, but in her own DIY way, singer, activist, and designer Samantha Urbani has found a way to merge the two. The artist, best known for her vocals in the New York band Friends and her collaborations with … …read more … Read more
Kristen Stewart Starring In Marvel’s Next ‘Captain America?’Hollywood LifeKristen Stewart continues to shake things up! No one has been more unpredictable in the roles they take on than the former ‘Twilight’ actress, and her latest interview proves it! Kristen Stewart is done with the Twilight series, and she wants everybody …Twilight + Marvel? Kristen Stewart … Read more
Star Wars Bits: George Lucas Has Seen ‘Force Awakens’ Trailer,’ Mark Hamill …/FILMMark Hamill reveals he boards the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. A UK reporter uncovers several young actors reportedly cast in The Force Awakens. George Lucas has now seen The Force Awakens teaser trailer. Oscar Isaac uses a …The Force … Read more
Oscar 2015 Predictions, Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette Leads CategoryLatin PostThe actress is best known for her work on the television show “Medium” and has also starred in “Ed Wood” and “True Romance.” Arquette is currently the front-runner to win the category, especially after having won the Golden Globe and having dominated …and more …read … Read more
Will T.O., Ochocinco Return To NFL In The Veteran Combine?Daily CallerWho could forget the bombastic personalities of former NFL stars Terrell Owens and Chad Johnson? Despite not seeing the field for a few years, Owens and Johnson could potentially be given another shot in the NFL. Last week the NFL announced the … …read more … Read more
American Sniper’s huge weekend at the box office is a new milestone for Clint …VoxR-rated movies aren’t supposed to gross this much, as a general rule. And movies that aren’t part of giant franchises aren’t supposed to gross this much either. Why, just a few years ago, making a film about the Iraq War was … Read more
New York Rabbi Among 5 Killed in Ice-Related Crashes, PileupsABC NewsA New York rabbi is among five people who died Sunday morning in East Coast accidents blamed on freezing rain, Maryland State Police confirmed. The fatal accident happened after 8 a.m. along Maryland Route 23 in Harford County, when the driver of a …and more … Read more
Oakland Protesters Stage Noisy Demonstration To ‘Wake Up The Mayor’ At …CBS LocalOAKLAND (CBS SF) — Dozens of protesters demonstrated outside Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf’s home early Monday morning in a protest being called #WakeUpTheMayor. About 20-30 protesters assembled in the street in front of Schaaf’s home, saying that … …read more From:: Libby Schaaf … Read more
Pope Confirms Plans to Visit NYC This FallNBC New YorkPope Francis says he is coming to the New York City this fall during a visit that will also include stops in Washington and Philadelphia. In an interview with reporters Monday, the Pope confirmed his travel plans, saying he will visit the United …Pope Francis Confirms … Read more
‘Critics’ Choice Movie Awards’ Top Nielsen’s Twitter TV Ratings for January 12-18TVbytheNumbersCritics’ Choice Movie Awards topped Nielsen’s Twitter ratings for January 12-18. The season premiere of Parks and Recreation was the highest rated scripted program in the top 10. Another notable entry is Nancy Grace, who made the list because clips of …and more …read … Read more
In Cleveland, marchers gather to remember 12-year-old boy shot by policeWashington PostThose gathered cited solidarity with the protests taking place nationwide, adding that although the killings of African Americans in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City may have been the sparks that ignited a movement, this flame has long burned in Cleveland.Cleveland part of 4 … Read more
St. George native nominated for Academy AwardSt. George Daily SpectrumGEORGE – J. Christian Jensen was still sleeping at 5:30 a.m. Thursday when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science announced the list of Oscar nominations. His 20-minute documentary “White Earth” had already won a Student Academy Award, …and more …read more From:: Academy Awards … Read more
Beverly Hills hotspot Mastro’s arrives in NYCHaute LivingOne of the best parts of living in New York is its uniqueness, but when a visitor settles in town, sometimes its best to welcome it with open arms — and an empty stomach. West Coast steakhouse Mastro’s opened its doors in Midtown at the end of 2014, … Read more
Obama State Of The Union: President Giving Interviews To YouTube ‘Stars’ After …The InquisitrPresident Barack Obama’s State of the Union address will be followed by interviews with three YouTube “stars.” Obama has scheduled sit-down in-person interviews with the YouTube personalities two days after his annual speech. The political backlash …Is YouTube-famous the new famous? White … Read more
Report: Cleveland Cavaliers considered firing coach David BlattSportingNews.comAnd while it was not initially clear Blatt had the same support, Cleveland has showed similar trust in him. Lloyd added that Cleveland GM David Griffin’s scolding of the media in early January sent a clear message to the players Blatt is not leaving …GameDay Preview: Cavaliers vs. … Read more
[schema type=”person” name=”Libby Schaaf” orgname=”City of Oakland” jobtitle=”Mayor of Oakland” country=”US” ]Libby Schaaf Oakland Mayor Says City County Extending Coliseum City ENA – Video via IFTTT Great news! Now the Raiders will not feel like they are being ping-ponged between Oakland and Alameda County. MAYOR LIBBY SCHAAF, OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT LYNETTE GIBSON MCELHANEY, COUNCIL … Read more
Measles outbreak fuels exemption debateU-T San DiegoAn ongoing outbreak that started at Disneyland has only increased public attention to the immunization issue, with 41 cases confirmed as of Friday — including 10 in San Diego County. Virtually all of them had not been vaccinated for the potentially …Measles case reported at city buildingfox5sandiego.comall 159 news … Read more
San Diego Restaurant Week is back for 2015!San Diego 6San Diego, CA – San Diego Restaurant Week is ecstatic to celebrate 11 years of culinary excellence by offering an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of San Diego County’s finest restaurants! For ONE WEEK ONLY, Sunday, January 18th …and more …read more From:: … Read more
Music, Minecraft, Movies: The Most Searched For Keywords on YouTubeReelSEOGoogle has already confirmed its most popular searched-for terms of 2014, and now YouTube has released its own data regarding the content we search for on the site. We know that Google attracts over 12 Billion searches per month, and as the second …Games are taking … Read more
Top 100 Most Viewed YouTube Gaming Channels Worldwide • December 2014Tubefilter[Editor’s Note: Tubefilter Charts is a weekly and monthly rankings column from Tubefilter with data provided by OpenSlate. It’s exactly what it sounds like; a top number ranking of YouTube channels based on statistics collected within a given timeframe.and more …read more From:: YouTube News … Read more
Pistons look to extend road winning streak in AtlantaFOXSports.comThe Atlanta Hawks’ 12-game winning streak survived through a four-game trip that included stops against two of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. A home game against the formerly hapless Detroit Pistons, however, might prove to be the greater …Detroit Pistons (16-25) at Atlanta Hawks (33-8), … Read more
Bangladesh to play FIFA qualifiersDhakaTribuneAccording to the new regulations, the first 34 ranked teams of the current 46 members of Asian Football Confederation will play in the FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers directly. The remaining 12 teams will have to play the play-offs first and the six …Low: Winning World Cup Back-To-Back Is Tough!Daily Times … Read more
Tax Office determines YouTube income as taxableThe Australian Financial ReviewAmong Australia’s biggest and most recent hits is Elise Strachan, who dumped her flight attendant career for YouTube fame. Her channel “My Cupcake Addiction” has about 750,000 subscribers and is among the top three baking channels on YouTube, more … …read more From:: YouTube News By … Read more
Historians spot inaccuracies in BBC’s Wolf Hall TV showDaily MailActress Kate Phillips does not have the ‘bulging forehead’ of Jane Seymour, who succeeded Anne Boleyn as Queen of England after her execution, an expert said. Other inaccuracies in the series, which stars Damian Lewis as Henry VIII, include the fact …and more …read more From:: … Read more
LIST: MLK Day events in the DC areaW*USA 9“The Stone of Hope” statue is seen at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on August 28, 2014 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images) (Photo: MANDEL NGAN, AFP/Getty Images).and more …read more From:: Washington DC News From Google News
Missed Opportunities on Offense Doom Packers in NFC Title GameBleacher ReportOne of the biggest postseason collapses in the history of the Green Bay Packers franchise was started by the special teams and completed by the defense but was also accelerated by an offense that failed time and again to put the final nail in the … Read more
Bleacher Report’s Post-Conference Championship AwardsBleacher ReportOn Sunday, February 1, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The winner will leave as Super Bowl Champions. On Sunday we watched football history. The Seahawks put together …Patriots dynasty stands between Seahawks and Super Bowl repeatUSA TODAYPatriots, Seahawks … Read more
?2nd alligator found in Los Angeles area backyardWTSP 10 NewsLOS ANGELES (CBS) — Los Angeles is starting to look like the Everglades. For the second time this week, a pet alligator has turned up in a homeowner’s back yard, CBS Los Angeles reported. Animal Control officers from the Los Angeles Animal Services …and more …read … Read more
Greg Plitt death: Why fitness guru was so lovedTelegraph.co.ukFitness model and television actor Greg Plitt was struck and killed by a commuter train in Burbank, California, on Saturday while filming on the tracks. Plitt, 37, who starred in Bravo network shows Work Out and Friends to Lovers, was hit by a Metrolink …Fitness model was … Read more
American Sniper shoots to top of US box officeBBC NewsAmerican Sniper has topped the US box office with takings of $90m (£59m) – a record for a January opening – following the film’s six Oscar nominations last week. The war drama, directed by Clint Eastwood, is up for best picture and best actor for star … Read more