Jon Stewart is leaving Comedy Central’s The Daily Show after 16 years. The show host made the announcement on last night’s edition. “This show doesn’t deserve an even slightly restless host, and neither do you,” said Jon Stewart, announcing his decision to step down from The Daily Show. Jon Stewart joined the nightly news satire… Continue reading Who is replacing Jon Stewart on the Daily Show?
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Eurovision 2015: Australia to compete at song contest in Vienna
Australia will compete at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria. Organizers issued a one-off invitation as part of the contest’s 60th anniversary celebrations. “It’s a daring and at the same time incredibly exciting move. It is our way of saying let’s celebrate this party together!” contest supervisor Jon Ola Sand said. Australia will… Continue reading Eurovision 2015: Australia to compete at song contest in Vienna
Bobbi Kristina Brown case investigated as a criminal matter
Bobbi Kristina Brown case is being investigated as a criminal matter, police in Georgia said on February 10. The only child of the late Whitney Houston was face down and unresponsive in a bathtub at her Atlanta home on January 31. Authorities in Roswell, a suburb of Atlanta, have been questioning people about the circumstances… Continue reading Bobbi Kristina Brown case investigated as a criminal matter
Brian Williams suspended for six months without pay
NBC has suspended Brian Williams after he admitted giving a misleading account of coming under fire in Iraq. The broadcaster said Brian Williams would be suspended for six months without pay for his “inexcusable” actions. Brian Williams, the most-watched network anchor in the US, often spoke of being shot down in a helicopter in Iraq.… Continue reading Brian Williams suspended for six months without pay
Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show after 16 years
Jon Stewart will leave Comedy Central’s The Daily Show later this year. The comedian said it had “been an absolute privilege” to have been at the helm of the satirical show since 1999. Jon Stewart will leave the show later this year. “This show doesn’t deserve an even slightly restless host and neither do you,”… Continue reading Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show after 16 years
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s condition: Family releases official statement
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s family has released an official statement on Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s comatose daughter following conflicting reports regarding her status. Although they don’t reveal anything specific about Bobbi Kristin Brown’s current condition, they specifically blast the “false reporting” several publications calling them out for writing articles based on unnamed “sources”. “We support… Continue reading Bobbi Kristina Brown’s condition: Family releases official statement
Bobbi Kristina Brown could be disconnected from life support on Whitney Houston’s death anniversary
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s family has reportedly given the order to disconnect her from life support on Wednesday, February 11, on the third anniversary of Whitney Houston’s death. Gossip website TMZ.com, citing “a source connected with Houston’s family,” said the decision was made February 8. Some media reports have speculated that Bobbi Kristina Brown’s grandmother, Cissy… Continue reading Bobbi Kristina Brown could be disconnected from life support on Whitney Houston’s death anniversary
Grammys 2015: Lowest audience since 2009
This year’s Grammy Awards ceremony was watched by 25.3 million people in the US, the show’s smallest audience since 2009. The figures were down 11% compared with 2014, when a tribute to the Beatles and a mass on-stage wedding attracted 28.5 million viewers. However, it was the fifth consecutive year that the Grammy audience topped… Continue reading Grammys 2015: Lowest audience since 2009
Spider-Man joins Marvel Cinematic Universe
The custody of Spider-Man will be shared by Sony Pictures and the Walt Disney after the companies signed a deal that means the web-slinging superhero could appear in a future Avengers movie. The deal comes after Sony’s Amazing Spider-Man 2 under-performed at the box office last year. Despite a respectable $709 million box office haul,… Continue reading Spider-Man joins Marvel Cinematic Universe
Bruce Jenner’s cellphone records to be released over Malibu car crash
Bruce Jenner’s cellphone records will be released to investigators in connection with Saturday’s fatal car crash on Pacific Coast Highway. Sgt. Philip Brooks of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told the Los Angeles Times that investigators would ask Bruce Jenner to sign a form to release his cellphone records to authorities. Meanwhile, DMV records… Continue reading Bruce Jenner’s cellphone records to be released over Malibu car crash
Bobbi Kristina Brown candlelight vigil held in Riverdale
A candlelight vigil for Bobbi Kristina Brown was held in the city of Riverdale, Georgia, as the 21-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown clings to life at nearby Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. “Forget that he [Bobby Brown] is a renowned artist. That her mama, the late Whitney, was a renowned artist. These [are] still… Continue reading Bobbi Kristina Brown candlelight vigil held in Riverdale
Grammys 2015: Kanye West interrupts Beck as he collects Best Album Award
Kanye West started to interrupt Beck as he collects his Best Album Grammy Award, echoing his infamous 2009 on stage faux pas with Taylor Swift. Prince was on stage announcing that Beck had won the Album of the Year award for his record Morning Phase. “Like books and black lives, albums still matter – tonight… Continue reading Grammys 2015: Kanye West interrupts Beck as he collects Best Album Award
Kim Howe: Woman killed in Bruce Jenner car crash identified
The woman killed in this weekend’s deadly multi-vehicle crash involving Bruce Jenner has been identified as Kim Howe. Kim Howe was a 69-year-old widow who lived in Calabasas and Malibu. Public records show that Kim Howe had a home in the same gated community in Calabasas as Bruce Jenner’s former stepdaughters Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian. Kim… Continue reading Kim Howe: Woman killed in Bruce Jenner car crash identified
Bobbi Kristina Brown: Public prayer vigil announced for February 9
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s family announced a public prayer vigil on Monday, February 9, for Whitney Houston’s daughter who was found unconscious and face down in a bathtub on January 31. The “Shining a Light for Healing” vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Amphitheater at Riverdale Town Center in Riverdale, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. “All… Continue reading Bobbi Kristina Brown: Public prayer vigil announced for February 9
Netflix launches streaming service in Cuba
Netflix has launched its services in Cuba, as diplomatic relations between the US and the communist island continue to thaw. The internet movie and television streaming service said its content, such as series House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, will be available to anyone with international payment cards. On January 15, the… Continue reading Netflix launches streaming service in Cuba
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water tops US box office in its opening weekend
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water has topped the US box office, taking $56 million in its opening weekend. The animated movie follows SpongeBob character as he leaves his home on the ocean floor and attempts to recover a stolen burger recipe. Clint Eastwood’s Navy Seal drama American Sniper fell to second place after… Continue reading The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water tops US box office in its opening weekend
Rosie O’Donnell explains why she leaves The View
In a recent interview, comedian Rosie O’Donnell has explained why she leaves The View. According to her rep, Rosie O’Donnell leaves the show to concentrate on her family after splitting with her second wife, Michelle Rounds. Rosie O’Donnell, 52, told Entertainment Tonight on February 7: “Stress is a major contributing factor to heart disease and… Continue reading Rosie O’Donnell explains why she leaves The View
Grammys 2015: Full list of winners
Complete list of winners and nominees at the 57th Grammy Awards: GENERAL Album of the Year WINNER: “Morning Phase,” Beck “Beyoncé,” Beyoncé “X,” Ed Sheeran “In the Lonely Hour,” Sam Smith “Girl,” Pharrell Williams Record of the Year “Fancy,” Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX “Chandelier,” Sia WINNER: “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version),” Sam Smith “Shake… Continue reading Grammys 2015: Full list of winners
Grammys 2015: Sam Smith triumphs with four Grammy wins
Sam Smith was the big winner at last night’s Grammy Awards ceremony, taking four prizes including record and song of the year and best new artist. The 22-year-old British soul singer was rewarded for being the only solo artist to sell more than a million albums in both the UK and US in 2014. Pharrell… Continue reading Grammys 2015: Sam Smith triumphs with four Grammy wins
Zhang Ziyi receives marriage proposal from Wang Feng via drone
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon actress Zhang Ziyi has received a marriage proposal from her musician boyfriend via a drone, Chinese media report. At Zhang Ziyi ‘s 36th birthday party, Wang Feng sent her a white drone carrying a diamond ring before getting on one knee to ask her to marry him. The Chinese actress said… Continue reading Zhang Ziyi receives marriage proposal from Wang Feng via drone
BAFTAs Winners 2015: Full List
Full list of winners at the 68th British Academy Film Awards: Best film Boyhood, Richard Linklater, Cathleen Sutherland Leading actress Julianne Moore, Still Alice Leading actor Eddie Redmayne, The Theory of Everything Director Richard Linklater, Boyhood The EE rising star award (voted for by the public) Jack O’Connell Costume design Milena Canonero, The Grand Budapest… Continue reading BAFTAs Winners 2015: Full List
BAFTAs 2015: Eddie Redmayne wins best actor prize for The Theory of Everything role
Eddie Redmayne has won the best actor prize at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards for his role as in The Theory of Everything. The Theory of Everything was also named outstanding British film and won a third award for its adapted screenplay. Age drama Boyhood – shot over 12 years with the same cast –… Continue reading BAFTAs 2015: Eddie Redmayne wins best actor prize for The Theory of Everything role
Justin Bieber’s Nike basketball shoes fetch $62,000 at eBay charity auction
A pair of Justin Bieber’s Nike basketball shoes has sold for more than $62,000 in an eBay auction to benefit a food bank in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario. Justin Bieber’s grandparents, Diane and Bruce Dale, donated some of the singer’s personal items to raise money for the Stratford House of Blessing food bank. The… Continue reading Justin Bieber’s Nike basketball shoes fetch $62,000 at eBay charity auction
Kim Kardashian unveils new haircut before Grammys 2015
Kim Kardashian has unveiled her new haircut, a long bob, just before the Grammys. The reality star tweeted alongside a new selfie: “I cut my hair short today.” Kim Kardashian’s style shakeup comes just two days before she’s set to hit the 57th Annual Grammy Awards red carpet with Kanye West, who will be performing… Continue reading Kim Kardashian unveils new haircut before Grammys 2015
Bruce Jenner involved in deadly car crash after paparazzi chase
Bruce Jenner has been involved in a deadly car crash and he reportedly told police he was being chased by paparazzi. The former Olympian crashed his Escalade into another car on the Pacific Coast Highway, triggering a fatal multi-vehicle accident on February 7. The unidentified female driver of the white car into which Bruce Jenner slammed… Continue reading Bruce Jenner involved in deadly car crash after paparazzi chase