Duck Dynasty stars to attend Faith, Family & Ducks event at JQH Arena in Springfield

Willie, Korie, Miss Kay and Uncle Si Robertson will appear at event in Springfield in April

Duck Dynasty’s Willie, Korie, Miss Kay and Uncle Si Robertson will appear at event in Springfield in April. The Robertsons will be part of JTK Productions’ Faith, Family & Ducks event at the JQH Arena on April 26, according to a news release. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. “The Robertson’s will entertain the crowd with… Continue reading Duck Dynasty stars to attend Faith, Family & Ducks event at JQH Arena in Springfield

Louie returns for Season 4 on May 5

FX’s comedy-drama series Louie is headed back to the air for Season 4

FX’s comedy-drama series Louie is headed back to the air for Season 4. According to the network, Louie is returning for its fourth season in May after a hiatus of 19 months. It was fall 2012 when the hiatus was announced at the request of series star Louis C.K. The series’ creator said he needed… Continue reading Louie returns for Season 4 on May 5

Rocky The Musical debuts on Broadway

Rocky The Musical has opened on Broadway with technical wizardry triumphing over non-descript music

Sylvester Stallone made his Broadway debut with Rocky The Musical. The musical has opened on Broadway with technical wizardry triumphing over “non-descript” music. Rocky The Musical – based on Oscar-winning movie Rocky – is co-written by the film’s star Sylvester Stallone. Set in 1975 Philadelphia, it follows an amateur boxer who gets a surprise shot… Continue reading Rocky The Musical debuts on Broadway

Oscar Pistorius trial day 10: Athlete had blood on his arm after shooting Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius had blood on his arm after shooting Reeva Steenkamp last year

On the tenth day of Oscar Pistorius trial in Pretoria, former police officer Col. Schoombie van Rensburg has said he was “furious” when two of the athlete’s watches went missing from the crime scene. Col Schoombie van Rensburg told the murder trial he ordered his officers to be body-searched for the “expensive” watches, but they… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius trial day 10: Athlete had blood on his arm after shooting Reeva Steenkamp

Mark Zuckerberg calls Barack Obama to express frustration over NSA digital surveillance

Mark Zuckerberg has revealed he has called President Barack Obama to "express frustration" over US digital surveillance

Mark Zuckerberg has revealed he has called President Barack Obama to “express frustration” over US digital surveillance. The 29-year-old Facebook founder said in a blog post the US government “should be the champion for the internet, not a threat”. Mark Zuckerberg’s comments come a day after a report the NSA imitated a Facebook server to… Continue reading Mark Zuckerberg calls Barack Obama to express frustration over NSA digital surveillance

US and Russia to hold key Ukraine talks in London

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry are preparing for key talks on Ukraine in London

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry are preparing for key talks on Ukraine in London, as a disputed referendum in Crimea looms on Sunday. John Kerry is expected to warn Sergei Lavrov that the referendum and Russia’s military intervention in Crimea could trigger concerted US and EU sanctions. He… Continue reading US and Russia to hold key Ukraine talks in London

Missing jet: US surveillance teams search Indian Ocean

US surveillance teams have been sent to the Indian Ocean to help search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane

US surveillance teams have been sent to the Indian Ocean to help search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, after claims emerged that it may have flown for longer than investigators had thought. Unnamed officials said flight MH370 sent signals to satellites for up to five hours after its apparent disappearance. However, investigators stressed that… Continue reading Missing jet: US surveillance teams search Indian Ocean

John Kerry: Venezuela must end terror campaign against its own citizens

John Kerry said the OAS, allies and neighbors should demand accountability of Venezuela over the protests

The government of Venezuela must end its “terror campaign against its own citizens”, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said. John Kerry said the Organization of American States (OAS), allies and neighbors should demand accountability of Venezuela over the protests. Authorities say 28 people have died since they began more than a month ago.… Continue reading John Kerry: Venezuela must end terror campaign against its own citizens

Vybz Kartel found guilty of murder in Jamaica

Vybz Kartel has been found guilty of murder in a high-profile trial in Jamaica

Vybz Kartel has been found guilty of murder in a high-profile trial in Jamaica. The popular dancehall and reggae star and three co-defendants were convicted under tight security of killing an associate, Clive Lizard Williams, in a row over a missing gun. Parts of the capital Kingston were cordoned off in advance of the verdict… Continue reading Vybz Kartel found guilty of murder in Jamaica

Harlem explosion: Eighth body found beneath rubble

Firefighters are trying to find further victims, with the death toll expected to rise at the Harlem explosion site

The body of an eighth victim has been found by rescue teams trapped beneath the rubble of the apartment blocks that collapsed following an explosion in East Harlem, New York City. Firefighters are trying to find further victims, with the death toll expected to rise. Police believe a handful of people remained unaccounted for. More… Continue reading Harlem explosion: Eighth body found beneath rubble

Is Jan from Toyota commercials pregnant?

Laurel Coppock shows off what appears to be a baby bump while she poses next to a fan

It appears Laurel Coppock, who plays the character “Jan” in a series of Toyota commercials, is pregnant. At least according to a picture posted a couple of months ago by one of Laurel Coppock’s fans on Instagram. The photo shows Laurel Coppock exposing what appears to be a baby bump while she poses next to a fan. Laurel… Continue reading Is Jan from Toyota commercials pregnant?

Russian troops begins military exercises close to Ukraine border

More than 8,000 Russian troops have begun military exercises close to the border with Ukraine

More than 8,000 Russian troops have begun military exercises close to the border with Ukraine. Russian defense ministry confirmed that artillery such as rocket launchers and anti-tank weapons would also be involved in the exercises. They come at a time of high tension ahead of Crimea’s referendum on Sunday on whether to join Russia. Ukraine… Continue reading Russian troops begins military exercises close to Ukraine border

Statins may have fewer side-effects than claimed

Statins may have fewer side-effects than claimed

Cholesterol-lowering drugs statins may have fewer side-effects than claimed, researchers say. Researchers’ review of 83,880 patients, published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology, indicated an increased risk of type-2 diabetes. But it suggested reports of increases in nausea, muscle ache, insomnia and fatigue were actually inaccurate. A team at the National Heart and Lung… Continue reading Statins may have fewer side-effects than claimed

Laurel Coppock stars in Toyota’s Thanks Jan commercial for #1 for Everyone Sales Event

Laurel Coppock stars in Toyota's latest commercial Thanks Jan for #1 for Everyone Sales Event

Laurel Coppock stars in Toyota’s latest commercial Thanks Jan for #1 for Everyone Sales Event. The carmaker website wrote about its latest event: “With great deals on many of our most popular Toyotas, we have something for everyone.” Visit http://www.toyota.com for more. [youtube OHQN9_uDeX4 650]

Love hormone oxytocin can treat anorexia nervosa

Oxytocin, or love hormone, could be used as a treatment for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa

Oxytocin, or love hormone, could be used as a treatment for the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, scientists suggest. Small studies by British and Korean scientists indicated patients were less likely to fixate on food and body image after a dose of oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone released naturally during bonding, childbirth and breastfeeding. It has… Continue reading Love hormone oxytocin can treat anorexia nervosa

Smurfs 3 to be wholly computer-animated movie

Smurfs 3 will be a wholly computer-animated affair

Smurfs 3 will be a wholly computer-animated affair that will take the popular cartoon characters in “a completely new fresh direction”. “We’re not making a Smurfs 3 film,” said its director Kelly Asbury. “Our story will explore the beginnings of the beloved little blue creatures in a fun full CG-animated comedy-adventure for every generation to… Continue reading Smurfs 3 to be wholly computer-animated movie

SXSW car crash kills two people and injures 23

Two people are dead after a drunk driver crashed through barricades set up for the SXSW festival in Austin

Two people are dead after a drunk driver crashed through barricades set up for the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas police says. A man and a woman died and many others were injured on the crowded street in Austin. The driver is thought to have been trying to escape from the police… Continue reading SXSW car crash kills two people and injures 23

Oscar Pistorius trial day 9: Police found athlete in very emotional state after killing Reeva Steenkamp

Police had found Oscar Pistorius in a very emotional state after killing Reeva Steenkamp

A retired officer has told Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial that police followed a “trail of blood” up the stairs after being called to the athlete’s house in Pretoria. Col Schoombie van Rensburg said he found Oscar Pistorius in a “very emotional state”. Earlier, a forensics expert defended police handling of evidence. Oscar Pistorius denies murder,… Continue reading Oscar Pistorius trial day 9: Police found athlete in very emotional state after killing Reeva Steenkamp

Uli Hoeness sentenced to three years and six months in jail for tax evasion

Bayern Munich’s president Uli Hoeness has been sentenced to three years and six months in jail for tax evasion

Bayern Munich’s president Uli Hoeness has been sentenced to three years and six months in jail for tax evasion, a German court has ruled today. Uli Hoeness admitted defrauding German tax authorities of millions of euros. The former World Cup-winning German international footballer had kept the funds in a secret Swiss bank account. Uli Hoeness’… Continue reading Uli Hoeness sentenced to three years and six months in jail for tax evasion

Ukraine parliament votes for new National Guard ahead of Crimea referendum

Ukraine's parliament has voted to create a 60,000-strong National Guard to bolster the country's defences

Ukraine’s parliament has passed a bill to create a 60,000-strong National Guard to bolster the country’s defenses ahead of Crimea referendum. The vote came ahead of Sunday’s referendum in Crimea, now controlled by pro-Russian forces, on whether citizens want to join Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin insists Russia is not to blame for the crisis.… Continue reading Ukraine parliament votes for new National Guard ahead of Crimea referendum

North Korea denies any link to Libya oil tanker Morning Glory

North Korea has denied any link to Morning Glory tanker which left Libya with an oil shipment in defiance of the government

North Korea has denied any link to Morning Glory tanker which left Libya with an oil shipment in defiance of the government, a Pyongyang official has said. North Korea revoked the Morning Glory’s registration when it learned of the incident, Jon Ki-chol said. Libya’s PM Ali Zeidan was dismissed by parliament on Tuesday after the… Continue reading North Korea denies any link to Libya oil tanker Morning Glory

Reubin Askew: Former Florida governor dies at 85

Reubin Askew rose from obscurity in the Florida Legislature to become the Democrats' surprise gubernatorial nominee in 1970

Reubin Askew, the former Florida governor who guided the state through a period of school busing to achieve integration in the 1970s, died early Thursday at the age of 85. Reubin Askew died surrounded by family members at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Ron Sachs, a former aide and family spokesman, told The Associated Press. He was… Continue reading Reubin Askew: Former Florida governor dies at 85

Lindsay Lohan pens list of 36 celebrity lovers

Lindsay Lohan has revealed the true extent of her showbiz dalliances after penning a list of 36 of her best known lovers

Lindsay Lohan has revealed the true extent of her showbiz dalliances after penning a list of 36 of her best known lovers. In Touch magazine is reporting that Lindsay Lohan’s love roll call features the names of high profile conquests including Heath Ledger, Adam Levine, Zac Efron, Justin Timberlake and Joaquin Phoenix. According to the… Continue reading Lindsay Lohan pens list of 36 celebrity lovers

Rihanna and Drake back together? Former flames spotted holding hands in Manchester

In recent weeks, Rihanna and Drake have surfaced in Los Angeles, Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris, where she joined him onstage for a duet of Take Care

According to new reports, Rihanna and Drake may have rekindled their fizzled flame when they were spotted holding hands Tuesday night in Manchester, UK. Rihanna, 26, and Drake, 27, were blurrily caught on camera exiting a local club, where he hosted an after-party following his arena concert that night. From there, it was off to… Continue reading Rihanna and Drake back together? Former flames spotted holding hands in Manchester

Harlem explosion: Six people dead in NYC buildings collapse

East Harlem explosion destroyed two buildings and smashed nearby windows

At least six people are dead, several are missing and dozens are injured in East Harlem buildings collapse after a gas leak sparked a powerful explosion leveled the New York City blocks. Rescue crews began searching the debris on Wednesday evening for victims after the fire was finally put out. Train services to and from… Continue reading Harlem explosion: Six people dead in NYC buildings collapse