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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Nancy Grace to Depart HLN After 12 Years


Nancy Grace to Depart HLN After 12 Years

One of cable's most recognizable and controversial figures tells THR she will embark upon a new chapter involving "a very large digital component."
Nancy Grace, who parlayed her stint as a successful prosecutor into a two-decade career as one of cable's most recognizable and controversial figures, will depart HLN, her TV home for the past 12 years, when her current contract expires in October.

Grace, 56, broke the news ‪Thursday morning to her staff of 18 — some of whom have been working with her since the late 1990s, when she got her start co-hosting on Court TV with the late Johnnie Cochran — at the network's CNN Center headquarters in Atlanta, where Grace shoots the majority of her shows. New York-based staffers learned of her departure simultaneously via video conference call.

A network spokesperson tells The Hollywood Reporter that a new series — one that will "utilize the expertise of the current team" — will replace Nancy Grace in the ‪8 p.m. slot following the airing of the final episode ‪on Oct. 13. The decision was a difficult one, according to Grace, who in an emotional interview with THR admits to being "really mixed" about taking a step she's been "thinking a lot about" for the past three years.

Grace first informed CNN executive vp Ken Jautz, the same man who lured her to the fledgling network, then called CNN Headline News, back in 2005, of her decision in early June. "At the end of my meeting with Ken, I gave him a big hug and he hugged me back. It was like full circle," Grace says, adding that Jautz is making every effort to "try to relocate everybody" on her staff. "That was a big concern."

"Nancy has worked tirelessly on behalf of the missing and exploited for more than a decade on HLN," says Jautz. "She gave a voice to the voiceless, and we are extremely grateful for her contributions to the network. During her remarkable career at HLN, she led the coverage of two of this century’s most talked about and infamous trials, Casey Anthony and Jodi Arias. We will always be champions of Nancy's mission and are excited to see what’s next for her."

While her ratings are nowhere near the staggering highs of years past — her afternoon broadcast following the reading of famed filicide suspect Anthony's not-guilty verdict on July 5, 2011, drew 4.57 million viewers — the lightning-rod legal crusader remains the most-watched and talked-about personality on HLN, averaging 291,000 viewers in May. But that's only enough to rank her show 42nd out of all cable news programs, two spots behind Fox News' Red Eye, which airs weekdays ‪at 3 a.m.

While she won't share what factors specifically contributed to her decision, or where she plans on going, Grace says whatever she does next — and she has no plans for a hiatus — will involve "a very large digital component." Still, she is not ready to walk away from the medium that made her famous just yet.

"I will always be wedded to a traditional platform — which is TV, God help me," she says. "My plan is to merge those two in an effective way, in my voice, the 'anti-crime' voice. Our show has never really been about me. It has been about the stories that we tell and the people we talk about and the mysteries we try to solve and the children we try to bring home. There’s an entire section of our population that I want to reach."

Shortly before her departure from HLN, her third novel (and fourth book) — Murder in the Courthouse — will hit stores on Oct. 11. The first in a series of Hallmark Channel movies based on the characters from her novels is scheduled to air later that month, with Kellie Martin starring as Grace's fictional alter ego, Hailey Dean.

Grace, who went to law school and became a prosecutor in Atlanta after the murder of her fiancé when she was 19, has become a leading TV voice for "victim's rights." Her nightly show regularly highlights abused and murdered women, missing children, negligent mothers and what she perceives to be miscarriages of justice. Her detractors paint her as channeling the country's rage for personal gain, frequently to the detriment of the judicial process. But fans love her dedication to seeking retribution for victims of violent crime and are gripped by the often disturbing details of the cases she highlights.

Grace is quick to dismiss the suggestion that she's hoping to reach younger eyeballs in a new outlet. "Don't tell my mother that," she says. "She's all about Facebook and tweeting and texting, so don't go there. But there’s a very large segment that I want to reach. I was very, very proud when our followers hit the 2 million mark." (Grace's Facebook page has over 2 million likes. Megyn Kelly's, by comparison, has just over 1 million.) And Grace plans to take full advantage of everything the internet currently has to offer — from live video to podcasts — to reach as many of them as possible.

Wherever she lands, however, will need to be comfortable with her trademark style of editorializing and the controversy it invites. Grace's critics, and there are many, say she is more intent on inciting mobs than providing a voice to violent crime victims. "Since her show began in 2005," the late New York Times media columnist David Carr wrote, "the presumption of innocence has found a willful enemy in the former prosecutor turned broadcast judge-and-jury."

But there's little question that her tactics can work. Take, for instance, her penchant of slapping cases with tabloid-worthy monikers like "Tot Mom" Anthony and "Vodka Mom" Toni Medrano. Medrano, a 29-year-old Minnesota mother who Grace lambasted for having allegedly crushed her newborn to death in a drunken stupor, committed suicide in 2012 by dousing herself in gasoline and lighting herself on fire. Medrano's family blamed Grace and filed a lawsuit against CNN, resulting in an out-of-court settlement.

Grace, who comes up with the nicknames herself, first starting employing them in law school to help keep track of the many cases she was studying. She says the habit has "really helped" the homicide and violent-crime suspects she focuses on stick in the public consciousness.

She is similarly proud of the banners, or chyrons, that appear across the lower-third of the screen throughout her show. "I spend hours a day until we go to air on them, and sometimes we'll change them mid-program," Grace says of the headlines, which aim to "tell a provocative story in just a few words, so when a viewer's on mute, they stop and say, 'What is that?' and hold." The practice is now commonplace amid the dizzying clutter of 24-hour TV news, particularly at CNN.

But Grace's most profound effect on the media landscape could be the one she touts most often: trailblazing a stand for victims. In the dozen years since her HLN debut, her impact can be seen on the coverage of everything from Bill Cosby's accusers to victims of campus rape; framing stories from the victims' point-of-view has evolved into a common narrative in news coverage. It would be hard to envision Ashleigh Banfield devoting an entire broadcast of CNN's Legal View to reading the Stanford rape victim's letter to her accuser, as she did earlier this month, without Grace's arresting efforts.

"I want to play within the rules," says Grace. "There’s nothing to protect the victims and the people who are really hurt. That’s what I’m about."



sourec: www.hollywoodreporter.com

Friday, June 24, 2016

Taylor Swift Introduces Tom Hiddleston to Her Parents


Taylor Swift Introduces Tom Hiddleston to Her Parents

Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston

He has met the parents!

Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston have been in Nashville all week, but Thursday marked an important occasion. T. Swift went to lunch with her parents at a restaurant named Epice while Tom hung out at her house, but afterwards, Taylor and her parents returned to their home where the "Out of the Woods" singer introduced Tom to her mom and dad. It looks like they're getting serious!

Not only did Tom and Taylor take that big step in their relationship, she also introduced him to more of her friends, as they went on a double date with friends in Nashville. The "Style" songstress is officially bringing Tom into all parts of her life, including her inner circle. The foursome was spotted at Adele's restaurant, where Swift wore another all-black ensemble, but this time it featured a low-cut neckline.

Taylor Swift Introduces Tom Hiddleston to Her Parents


The double date also comes one night after the couple, dubbed Hiddleswift, went to an "intimate" dinner together. Taylor, 26, and Tom, 35, "seemed very comfortable with each other," an onlooker told E! News of their night out. This week in Nashville has been a nonstop one for the new couple, as they were also spotted at Selena Gomez's concert with Taylor's longtime BFF Abigail and her boyfriend. The concert seemed to be Tom's first dip into Taylor's friend circle, but it's obvious now that he has been fully immersed.

Although it appears like Taylor and Tom went from zero to 60 in only a matter of moments, a source previously told us that Taylor was "hesitant to get involved so quickly" after her breakup with Calvin Harris. "There was an immediate attraction," another source said of Hiddleswift. Taylor "is not on rebound mode," noted the source, "even though Tom questioned it a little when they first started talking."

Another source said Taylor and Tom are "already very attached," and based on these meet-and-greets, they really are!

But it shouldn't come as a surprise that Tom is all in already. In Vulture's profile of the British actor, Tom reveals that he's a 100 percent guy, 100 percent of the time. "My great strength, and my great weakness, is that I can't do anything by halves. So when I do something I do it to the exclusion of everything else. Which is great for the work and less great for my life, if you know what I mean," he shares.

"I'm all in, and I can say that with absolute confidence knowing that every director will back that up. But I say it's a weakness because I can't switch it off."

Our sources tell us that Taylor and Tom have since left Nashville and are now lying low in the English countryside after flying to England last night.


source: www.eonline.com

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Anton Yelchin’s Death Highlights a Known Issue With Jeeps


Anton Yelchin’s Death Highlights a Known Issue With Jeeps

The interior of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Problems with the car involve an electronic gearshift, whose operation is similar to that of a video-game joystick. Credit Joe Raedle/Getty Images
The interior of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Problems with the car involve an electronic gearshift, whose operation is similar to that of a video-game joystick. Credit Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The death of the actor Anton Yelchin, killed when his Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled backward down a driveway and crushed him against a mailbox pillar last weekend, has cast a public spotlight on a problem with some models of Jeeps and other Fiat Chrysler vehicles.

But for the company, there is nothing new about the issue — which federal regulators first flagged last August.

The question is why, nearly a year later, Fiat Chrysler has still not come up with a fix for the problem, which has now been linked to hundreds of accidents, dozens of injuries and now — potentially — a well-publicized death.

The company, which issued a recall notice on more than one million affected vehicles in April, will say only it is still working on a solution, there was no decision about a recall until this year and there has been no delay. It has written to federal regulators that the remedy will include a software change and “an additional mechanism to mitigate the effect of operator error.”

That solution is expected no later than July or August, a Fiat Chrysler spokesman, Eric Mayne, said on Tuesday in an email.

And yet, as far back as March, Fiat Chrysler was telling federal investigators that it already had “potential solutions.”

The problem involves an electronic gearshift, whose operation is similar to that of a video-game joystick. It has confused many drivers, who thought they had left their cars in park, only to find they were in neutral, and started rolling away after the drivers stepped out.
Rollaway accidents are particularly dangerous, and the investigation and recall are taking too long, Clarence Ditlow, executive director of the Center for Auto Safety, a consumer advocacy group, said on Tuesday.

“There was no sense of urgency on Chrysler’s part or N.H.T.S.A.’s part given the potential for death or injury,” he said in an interview, referring to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Last August officials at the highway safety administration told Fiat Chrysler that it was investigating complaints from 14 owners of some of Fiat Chrysler’s most popular models. The owners said their vehicles had rolled away — in some cases causing accidents and injuries — when they left the vehicles, thinking they were safely in the parking gear.

“As I stepped out, the vehicle started moving backwards and the driver door struck me, knocking me to the ground on my back,” a Jeep Grand Cherokee owner from Morganton, N.C., wrote to safety officials last summer. “The left front tire rolled over my pelvic area, causing serious injury.”

Details of Fiat Chrysler’s subsequent discussions with the safety agency still are not publicly available. In November, the automaker responded to 10 pages of detailed questions from the federal regulator, but that response has not been posted on the agency’s website. An agency spokesman, Jose Ucles, said on Tuesday that regulators were still going through the filing to remove “personally identifiable information” before publishing it.

But as the safety agency edits and Fiat Chrysler seeks a fix for the rollover problem, incidents and accidents have continued. By February, the agency had counted 314 complaints, 121 crashes and 30 injuries, including a fractured pelvis and ruptured bladder.

By mid-April, when the company issued a recall, the automaker had 700 reports “potentially related to the issue,” including 212 crashes and 41 injuries.

The problem involved the gear shifter on 2014-15 Jeep Grand Cherokees and some 2012-14 Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s.

The April recall applied to about 812,000 vehicles in the United States, 52,000 in Canada, almost 17,000 in Mexico and nearly 249,000 in other countries that Fiat Chrysler declined to identify Tuesday.

At the time of the recall, no deaths had been reported. And while the cause of Mr. Yelchin’s accident is still being investigated, federal safety regulators said in a statement Monday that his death was “the first fatality we’re aware of that may be related to this safety defect and vehicle recall.”

Fiat Chrysler introduced the gear-shifter design, which it calls the Monostable, in 2011. The company said the benefits included eliminating “high efforts in shifting” as well as improved “smoothness of garage and parking lot shifts.” The shifter and transmission were provided by ZF, a German parts supplier.

That shifter is unusual because it does not move to a different position with each gear. Instead, like a joystick, the lever returns to a center position. So, the driver must look at the shifter display to make sure the proper gear is selected. In its investigation, the national safety agency said the shifter is “not intuitive and provides poor tactile and visual feedback.”

The shifter was used only on the recalled models. The company discontinued it for 2016 models, citing the desire for “improved customer satisfaction.”

The recall of the shifter is unusual because it apparently does not involve a mechanical or electronic failure. Instead it is an ergonomic issue — involving a new design whose operation is not intuitive to some owners.

Typically, automakers test such new designs on consumers, said Matthew Reed, a professor at the University of Michigan who specializes in ergonomics.

“In general terms, one would want to conduct a substantial number of trials with what I would call naĂŻve users, people who are among the population of people who could be customers but who are not engineers, not people familiar with the development process,” he said in an interview.

But something did not work in the case of Fiat Chrysler’s shifter, he said.

“We can look at that as a failure of process, a failure to anticipate how consumers would react,” he said. “I don’t know what their process was internally, but clearly it did not catch this particular risk.”

The month before the August notification, the N.H.T.S.A. had publicly chastised the company, which acknowledged delaying recalls in almost two dozen cases going back to 2013 and affecting millions of vehicles.

“This represents a significant failure to meet a manufacturer’s safety responsibilities,” Mark Rosekind, the head of the safety agency, said at the time.

The automaker promised to speed up its recalls and agreed to pay penalties that could amount to $105 million.

“That consent order is totally aimed at making Chrysler do a better job on recalls in the future,” Mr. Ditlow, of the Center for Auto Safety, said. “If this is an example of a better job, it is a failure.”

But Mr. Mayne, the Fiat Chrysler spokesman, said the automaker was following the government mandate and was doing a better job. For example, he said, last month it recalled one million more vehicles with deadly Takata airbags ahead of a schedule set by federal regulators.


source: www.nytimes.com

One of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Biggest Fights


One of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Biggest Fights Happened After She Accused Him of Cheating

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard divorce
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

Insight on what may have caused a huge blowout between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has surfaced.

The couple's highly publicized divorce has brought to light a number of issues the couple were dealing with behind closed doors, including alleged abuse in their marriage. But now, E! News learns that one of their biggest altercations occurred after Heard had a feeling that Depp had been with someone else.

A source close to the situation tells E! News that Heard had suspicions the actor was unfaithful, and confronted him about it, which "was the cause of one of their biggest fights."

"Johnny had a night out and Amber had a feeling he had been with someone. She questioned him about it and he blew up at her, got in her face yelling, chased her upstairs. Amber was scared." The insider added that Depp "didn't admit to anything," but apologized to Heard for his reaction and "she ultimately forgave him."

Just last month, E! News confirmed that Amber and Johnny were calling it quits after being married for a little over a year. Since papers were filed, Amber has revealed several allegations against her estranged husband including specific instances of domestic violence, which were explained in the actress' restraining order deposition documents (no claims of cheating were noted in the court documents).

Depp's ex Vanessa Paradis has come to Johnny's defense, shooting down any idea that the celeb is abusive. Additionally, a source close to Paradis tells E! News, "Everybody in the French community in France that know Vanessa and Johnny have only ever said good things about him. Vanessa and Johnny didn't split because he was allegedly abusive to her, they are still best friends and still get along really well."

The insider continued, "They just stopped caring about each other romantically and it didn't work out. Vanessa never showed any indication that she was a victim of abuse—while she was with Johnny or after they split. Vanessa loves him still and her French friends do too, they know Amber is unpredictable and always felt she was just in it for the fame."

While Johnny has yet to directly comment on any of the allegations, his team released a statement shortly after divorce papers were filed.

"Given the brevity of this marriage and the most recent and tragic loss of his mother, Johnny will not respond to any of the salacious false stories, gossip, misinformation and lies about his personal life," his rep told E! News. "Hopefully the dissolution of this short marriage will be resolved quickly."


source: eonline

Friday, June 17, 2016

Justin Bieber's latest onstage fall


Justin Bieber's latest onstage fall

Justin Bieber performing
Justin's "ouch!" face.

Somebody needs to have a talk with Justin Bieber's tour producer.

Earlier this year, videos emerged of Bieber wiping out in the pools of water that covered the stage for a portion of his live show. (Hey, we can't all stomp through puddles with the grace of Beyonce.)

And now, new videos show the singer taking a hard fall onstage during his performance in Saskatoon, Canada Thursday night.

That's one way to make an exit.



The Purpose tour has marked a rough few months for the singer, where he's cancelled meet-and-greets, explained why he's done taking pictures with fans, and generally struggled with the heavy burden of fame. But just for one more month -- the Purpose tour wraps on July 18 with a concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden.


source: www.usatoday.com

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Greatest Hollywood Actors In The World


Top 10 Greatest Hollywood Actors In The World.

Let us check out the list of Top 10 greatest Hollywood Actors popular all over world who are known well for the amazing acting skills provided with a new turn of success filled with creativity.

1. GEORGE CLOONEY :

George Clooney Greatest Hollywood Actor.
George Clooney

This Hollywood actor was a super star who managed to win many hearts within a shorter time. He is now ranking among the biggest actors of the film industry and has an appealing as well as cool looking appearance. As history says about him, George Clooney was a television actor in the past times and then became a film star. He has also received many golden awards and therefore successfully turned to be a super star even in the recent time. This genius actor was a nominee of various other actors as well.

2. JUDE LAW :

JUDE LAW, Hollywood greatest actors
JUDE LAW

The Hollywood superstar JUDE LAW was also famous by the name of DAVID JUDE HEYWORTH LAW and was born in the year of 1972 in the month of December. He ranks among the successful actor who proved that he was not only a successful actor, but also an eminent producer along with a superb ability to direct the films. The initial entry that he made in the industry was through the theatre during the year of 1987 and therefore has received the various appreciations from his diehard fans.

3. ROBERT PATTINSON :

ROBERT PATTINSON, Hollywood greatest actors.
ROBERT PATTINSON

This Hollywood actor ROBERT PATTINSON is Hollywood’s best find and is also a well capturing hero of the Hollywood with superb personality. He reigns over and therefore dominates millions of hearts. The lists of his fans include mostly female fans that too all around the globe. This success in his carrier is highly influential which has made him a wonderful hero of the era. He is one such Hollywood actor who knows the art well about how to give life to a movie and reach the hearts of millions of audiences with his creative acting skill.

4. TOM HANKS :

Tom Hanks, Hollywood greatest actor.
TOM HANKS

Tom Hanks is not only a superb actor of the present era but also an amazing adorable director of the age. He is well known for his friendly personality throughout his circles. He was endowed with a bunch of awards.

5. MARK WAHLBERG :

 MARK WAHLBERG, Hollywood greatest actor.
 MARK WAHLBERG

MARK WAHLBERG was a friendly hero who was basically into a music world. He managed to give us a lot of movies as well as sung beautiful songs with super hit movies as well.

6. LEONARDO DICAPRIO :

Leonardo DiCaprio, Hollywood greatest actor.
Leonardo DiCaprio

America has given birth to a talented actor who is a mature as well as cool looking actor. He started his carrier with the movie Titanic. At the age of 40 also he is yet handsome and extremely youthful.

7. JONNY DEPP :

Johnny Depp, Hollywood greatest actor
Johnny Depp

JONNY DEPP is that name which has created a charm over the crazy fans. He is extremely talented actor of his era and among the highest paid Heroes entertaining with amazing movies.

8. WILL SMITH :

Will Smith,Hollywood greatest actor no.08
Will Smith

He entered into the career initially with television shows and now is ranking among the best actors and highest paid too.

9. TOM CRUISE :

Tom Cruise, Hollywood greatest actor no.09
Tom Cruise

This cool looking hero of the era is widely known for his creamy personality which has impressed many eyes and satisfied hearts of millions of audience. This Hollywood actor can change the fate of any movie in which he casts.

10. BRAD PITT:

Brad Pitt, Hollywood greatest actor no.10
Brad Pitt.

He is a fantastic Hollywood actor who has presented the world with many catchy movies which earned a lot of success. He is presently an award-winning producer of the age.



Source: www.upmarketing.info

Monday, June 13, 2016

Game of Thrones reveals


Game of Thrones reveals epic Battle of the Bastards trailer



HBO unveiled its first promo for “Battle of the Bastards,” the much-anticipated face-off between Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon) coming Sunday.

The hour, Thrones’ ninth episode here in season 6, is directed by Miguel Sapochnik, who helmed last year’s acclaimed “Hardhome.” Judging by the impressive footage above, this will indeed be the biggest battle in the show’s history. “If I fall, don’t bring me back,” Snow tells Melisandre.

While fans wait for Sunday, here’s our coverage of episode 8, “No One”: Read our deep-dive recap with our thoughts on the episode, plus our Q&A with Maisie Williams about Arya’s face-off with The Waif (hey, that’s a pun!), and our chat with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Gwendoline Christie talking about Jaime and Brienne’s touching reunion.

source: www.ew.com

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Christina Grimmie Shot Dead at 22


The Voice Family and Other Stars Pay Tribute

Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

The Voice family and other celebs are mourning the death of former show finalist Christina Grimmie, who was shot dead at age 22 Friday.

The singer, who came in third place during season six in 2014, was gunned down by an unidentified assailant while she was signing autographs with a band she was touring with, Before You Exit, at a show in Orlando, Florida. He brother tackled the gunman as he opened fire and the suspect soon shot and killed himself. Grimmie later died of her wounds. The motive for the shooting was unclear and police are still investigating.

A single tweet was posted on Grimmie's Twitter page Saturday morning: "The end."

"We are heartbroken," read a post on The Voice's Twitter page. "@TheRealGrimmie is a loved member of our family. Our thoughts are with her and her family. #PrayForChristina."

"There are no words," read another tweet posted on behalf of the NBC show. "We lost a beautiful soul with an amazing voice. Our hearts go out to the friends, fans and family of @TheRealGrimmie."

The end.

— Christina Grimmie (@TheRealGrimmie) June 11, 2016
Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Tyler Golden/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images


The Voice hostCarson Daly talked about Grimmie's death via phone on NBC's Today show Saturday, calling the singer "an incredible talent and incredible person."

The Voice coachAdam Levine, who had Grimmie on his team, had shared a selfie of the two on Instagram before she succumbed to her injuries.

"I'm sad, shocked and confused," he wrote. "We love you so much Grimmie. We are all praying hard that you can pull through this...this just isn't fair."

"I'm stunned and disgusted and heartbroken that we lost that sweet little girl..." fellow coach Blake Shelton tweeted after Grimmie's death. "Keeping @TheRealGrimmie family in my heart and mind."

Co-star Christina Aguilera wrote, "So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie. Beautiful member of #TheVoice family & true #Fighter. My heart goes out to her family, friends & fans. xo."

After Grimmie succumbed to her injuries, scores of stars took to social media to pay tribute to the singer, including the band she was touring with.

"Christina was such a loving, caring, beautiful person with the biggest heart," read a post on Before You Exit's Twitter page. "She was an absolutely incredible musician and an even better friend. We are so saddened by her passing and are completely heartbroken."

"Words fail to describe how much Christina means to all of us," the post continued. "She was always a constant beam of light and energy into the hearts of everyone around her. Her carefree spirit and her laughter constantly lit up every room she entered and she always had this glisten in her eyes which was evident in her faith. While we know there is no sort of feeling that can replace the joy Christina brought into our lives, we know she is glistening from up in Heaven and shining down on all of us."

Rachel Platten, who also toured with Grimmie, tweeted, "I am at a loss for words...I just keep remembering sitting at breakfast with her on tour and her beautiful brown eyes beaming at me asking advice about how she could spread the most love in the world through her music. And I just was thinking—you already do. You already are. This is unfair and tragic and the only glimpse of light I can find in this is knowing she died doing what she loved. You will be missed beautiful sweet girl—

Colton Haynes said, "So sad right now. My thoughts & prayers go out to Christina Grimmie's friends/family. What an incredible talent that won't be forgotten."

Saturday Night Live star Jay Pharoah tweeted, "Christina Grimme another life gone way too soon my heart goes out to her family #RIPChristina."

American Idol alum Adam Lambert wrote, "Devastating Tragedy @TheRealGrimmie."

"Christina Grimmie...You were so talented. I hope you find peace," tweeted actress Abigail Breslin. "You didn't deserve this. #RIPChristina."

Grimmie was also known as a YouTube star. The video network also paid tribute to the late singer.

"We are devastated by the loss of Christina Grimmie," read a post on the company's Twitter page Saturday. "Our thoughts are with her family, friends and everyone she inspired."

source: www.eonline.com

Friday, June 10, 2016

Muhammad Ali`s Friends Photos Slideshow


Muhammad Ali's Funeral


Muhammad Ali's Funeral Procession Makes Its Way Through His Hometown

Relatives of Muhammad Ali attend an Islamic prayer service for Ali at the Kentucky Exposition Center on June 9, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky.John Moore/Getty Images

A group of pallbearers that included former boxers Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis and actor Will Smith left the funeral home in a double file.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali made his final journey through his hometown Friday in a funeral procession for The Greatest as thousands of mourners lined the streets where the future heavyweight champion of the world once chased school buses in hiking boots to train for his fights.

His cherry-red casket, draped in an Islamic shroud, was loaded into a hearse as a group of pallbearers that included former boxers Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis and actor Will Smith left the funeral home in a double file. Ali's nine children, his wife, two of his ex-wives and other family members joined the motorcade.

The 17-car motorcade set out for a Louisville cemetery on a 19-mile route that was expected to take Ali's body past his boyhood home, the gym where he first learned to box and the museum that bears his name, by way of Muhammad Ali Boulevard.

Fans chanted "Ali! Ali!" like spectators at one of his fights, pumped their fists, stood on cars, held up cellphones, signs and T-shirts, tossed flowers and scattered rose petals as the champ went by. Truckers honked their horns in salute. Others looked on quietly and reverently.

"He stood up for himself and for us, even when it wasn't popular," said Ashia Powell, waiting at a railing for the hearse to pass by on an interstate highway below.

Ali was to be laid to be rest around midday — his headstone inscribed simply "Ali" — in a private graveside ceremony, followed in the afternoon by a grand memorial service attended by more than 15,000 people, including former President Bill Clinton and comedian Billy Crystal.



Ali, the most magnetic and controversial athlete of the 20th century, died last Friday at 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. A traditional Muslim funeral service was held Thursday, with an estimated 6,000 admirers arriving from all over the world.

On Friday, Takeisha Benedict and four co-workers were color-coordinated in orange "I Am Ali" T-shirts as they waited along Muhammad Ali Boulevard to pay their respects as the hearse went by.

"To me, he was a legend to this city and an example to people. I'm just glad to be part of this history of saying goodbye," she said. "Opening it up and allowing us to be part of it, we're so appreciative."

Hundreds of people crowded the streets in front of the funeral home.

Mike Stallings, 36, of Louisville, brought his two young sons, and the family made signs to wave.

"I've been crying all week," he said. "As big as he was he never looked down on people. He always mingled among the crowds."

Ali chose the cemetery, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, as his final resting place a decade ago. Its 130,000 graves represent a who's who of Kentucky, including Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Harland Sanders.

Family spokesman Bob Gunnell said the simple stone in Cave Hill Cemetery will be in keeping with Islamic tradition.

Among the scheduled speakers at the memorial service at the KFC Yum! Center were Clinton, Crystal and TV journalist Bryant Gumbel. The king of Jordan was also expected to attend.

Ali himself decided years ago that when he died, the funeral would be open to ordinary fans, not just VIPs. As a result, thousands of free tickets were made available and were snatched up within an hour.

Louisville is accustomed to being in the limelight each May during the Kentucky Derby. But the send-off for the three-time heavyweight champion and global advocate for social justice loomed as one of the city's most historic events.

"We've all been dreading the passing of the champ, but at the same time we knew ultimately it would come," Mayor Greg Fischer said. "It was selfish for us to think that we could hold on to him forever. Our job now, as a city, is to send him off with the class and dignity and respect that he deserves."

Tyson was added at the last moment to the list of pallbearers. Gunnell said that Tyson was highly emotional upon learning of Ali's death and wasn't sure if he could handle the memorial, but ended up catching a late flight.

Rumors that Donald Trump would attend were quashed Friday morning when Gunnell said the Republican presidential candidate called Ali's wife, Lonnie, to inform her that he was unable to make it.

President Barack Obama was unable to make the trip because his daughter Malia is graduating from high school. Valerie Jarrett, a senior White House adviser, planned to read a letter from Obama at the service.

People gathered early in the day outside Ali's boyhood home, which was decorated with balloons, flags, flowers and posters. Fans took photos of themselves in front of the small pink house with white trim. Some people staked out their places nearby with lawn chairs.

The Ali Center stopped charging admission. A sightseeing company began tours of Ali's path through the city. Businesses printed his quotes across their billboards. City buses flashed "Ali — The Greatest" in orange lights. A downtown bridge will be illuminated the rest of the week in red and gold: red for his boxing gloves, gold for his Olympic medal.

"Everybody feels a sense of loss with Ali's passing," said Mustafa Abdush-Shakur, who traveled from Connecticut. "But there's no need to be sad for him. We're all going to make that trip."



source: www.hollywoodreporter.com


Thursday, June 9, 2016

Rob Kardashian and Scott Disick Hang Out Together in Los Angeles


Rob Kardashian and Scott Disick Hang Out Together in Los Angeles

Rob Kardashian Hang out
Rob Kardashian

Rob Kardashian and Scott Disick met up in Los Angeles Wednesday to get in a little guy time.

The two were spotted headed into the Montage Hotel. Scott looked casual in jeans, a long-sleeve shirt and brown suede boots while Rob donned black shorts, a black T-shirt and a blue baseball hat. Although Scott and Kourtney split last summer, Scott has remained close with the Kardashian family, hanging out with Kourtney, her siblings and Kris Jenner.

Recently Scott and Kourtney were spotted taking two of their kid, Mason Disick and Penelope Disick, to the stage production of The Little Mermaid at the Hollywood Bowl. Kourtney and Scott, who are also parents to son Reign Disick, have maintained a close family unit regardless of their breakup. Kourtney and sister Khloe Kardashian also attended Scott's 33rd birthday party at a Las Vegas nightclub last month.

Scott Disick
Scott D.

Rob, on the other hand, has been keeping busy with fiancée Blac Chyna. The couple are expecting their first child together and have been enjoying the pregnancy journey. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is also working hard to lose weight, which he has documented on social media. Whether Blac is cooking Rob healthy meals or they're going on hikes together, the couple makes sure to always stay in a healthy mindset, even though the Lashed salon owner has said she's not too worried about gaining weight while pregnant.

Fans will get to see more of Rob and Blac's life together when their reality show, Rob & Chyna (working title), premieres later this year. Ryan Seacrest opened up to E! News about the exciting docu-series and said there will be a lot to look forward to.
"You can never guess what to expect with that family," he said, "but I think it's exciting for them—this time for them. I think because they're expecting."

Seacrest added, "I think they're excited to have this opportunity to show the world what's going on with them. There's so much paparazzi coverage. There's so much talk about them that I think they're excited to show the world what's happening with them."

Source: www.eonline.com

Khloe Kardashian pregnant?


Khloe Kardashian pregnant? Claims the Kardashian clan is set to expand

An American tabloid has claimed the famous sister is expecting - and of course Scott Disick has waded in with his tuppence worth.

Khloe Kardashian pregnant
Khloe Kardashian

In shock news a US magazine has claimed that Khloe Kardashian could be pregnant.

The front cover of this week’s Life & Style magazine is devoted to reality star Khloe, 31, with the controversial headline ‘I’m having a baby!’.

To make matters more complicated the magazine has suggested there are five potential fathers for her baby, ranging from American footballer Odell Beckham Jr to ex-boyfriend French Montana, basketball player James Harden, estranged husband Lamar Odom and even Scott Disick.

Shortly after the cover appeared online, Scott decided to share a shot of the sensational cover on Instagram.

Proving he's still got a great sense of humour when it comes to rumours, he wrote next to it: “Got my fingers crossed!”

nside the magazine, they claim the reality beauty has finally got her wish to be a mum.

“After years of trying to conceive, Khloe Kardashian joins the mommy club at last," the story reads.

While a source claims: “Everyone knows Khloe’s always wanted children, so this is a dream come true for her.

“The Kardashian-Jenner family is excited about having a mini Khloe running around soon.”

They reportedly add: “Some people think she may already be pregnant, but others say she’s still in the planning stage and alluding to her frozen eggs.”

Khloe has made no secret of her fertility struggles in the past, previously sharing: "I found out I don't ovulate and my my uterus lining isn't thick enough and I have to take pills to make my uterus lining thicker.

"If that doesn't get thicker, then I cannot carry a baby."

Our reporters have contacted a rep for Khloe for comment.

source: www.dailyrecord.co.uk