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R. Kelly
R. Kelly hits back and reveals abuse in 19-minute song
NEW YORK - Singer R. Kelly, the target of a boycott campaign over his treatment of women, hit back Tuesday in a 19-minute song in which he reveals he was abused himself.Entitled "I Admit," the marathon song nonetheless is heavier on denials than acknowledgement as the "I Believe I Can Fly" star vents frustration over the stream of allegations against him."I never thought it would come to this, to be the most disrespected artist," he sings over a mid-tempo R&B beat."So I had to write a song about this, 'cause they always take my words and twist it."Halfway through the song, Kelly says that a family member touched him sexually from a young age until he was 14."So scared to say something / So I just put the blame on me / Now here I am, and...
July 24, 2018

R. Kelly hits back and reveals abuse in 19-minute song

Snails are seen during the World Snail Racing Championship in Norfolk, eastern England on Tuesday. - Reuters
Ready, steady, slow: snails slug it out at racing world championship
CONGHAM, England - The race starter stood up and shouted: "Ready, steady, slow!" The crowd cheered, but the competitors remained stuck at the start line. Welcome to the World Snail Racing Championship. More than 150 snails took part in the annual event, held at a summer fete in Norfolk, eastern England on Tuesday where a silver tankard stuffed with lettuce leaves was the prize. The snails are placed on a special damp cloth marked with three concentric circles and the creatures race 13 inches (33 cm) to the outer ring. "We take this seriously," said snail racer John McClean. "We have got training slopes. We look at diet, we are drug compliant as well. It is the whole thing when you look at elite sports." The competition has been held since the 1960s with each...
July 24, 2018

Ready, steady, slow: snails slug it out at racing world championship

People dressed as Santa Claus and elves take part in a street parade that is part of the annual World Santa Claus Congress on Tuesday in Copenhagen, Denmark. - AFP
Santas converge in Denmark for annual congress
COPENHAGEN - Braving Europe's heatwave, more than 150 Santas from around the world donned their heavy suits and full beards at their annual conference in Denmark. As the 61st World Santa Claus Congress kicked off in Copenhagen, many of the delegates - from countries as far away as Japan and the United States - took a paddle in the sea, to the amusement of local bathers. The three-day event will see the Santas visit the Little Mermaid statue during a parade and go head to head in the Santa Obstacle Course World Championships. "Normally us Santas work alone," said Santa Ian Tom, 67, from Scotland, who is attending his sixth congress this year. "This is like a big family. But a family you get on with." For Santa Douglas, 60, from Washington D.C., attending his twelfth...
July 24, 2018

Santas converge in Denmark for annual congress

Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra
Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra make most influential list
LOS ANGELES - Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra are among a dozen Indians named in Variety magazine’s 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global, $2 trillion entertainment industry, reported The Indian Express.Others in the list include Karan Johar, Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films, Balaji Telefilms’ Ekta Kapoor and Zee Entertainment CEO Punit Goenka.“Variety500 is an index of the 500 most influential business leaders shaping the global $2 trillion entertainment industry,” Variety said on its website. “Updated annually, the Variety500 reflects the accomplishments of its members over the previous 12 months.”Topping the list is Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Robert Iger, who “has a strong track record for taking savvy risks” with...
July 23, 2018

Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra make most influential list

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Second time lucky for Denzel, whose new film tops box office
HOLLYWOOD - Superstar Denzel Washington had never made a sequel in a career reaching back nearly four decades, but when he did, with the Sony/Columbia production of "The Equalizer 2," it managed to open at the top of the North American box office.With estimated ticket sales of $35.8 million for the three-day weekend, "Equalizer" edged out another new sequel, star-studded "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations.In his new film, Washington again plays a former black-ops agent - and now soft-spoken Lyft driver - who is drawn back into action to avenge a friend's death. Director Antoine Fuqua also made "Training Day," which earned Washington a best actor Oscar nod.Industry watchers had expected Universal's...
July 23, 2018

Second time lucky for Denzel, whose new film tops box office

Prince George is seen in this official photo released by Kensington Palace.
New photo released for Prince George's 5th birthday
LONDON - Britain's Kensington Palace released a new photo of Prince George ahead of his fifth birthday Monday."The duke and duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share a new photograph of Prince George to mark his fifth birthday - thank you everyone for your lovely messages," the palace captioned Sunday's image of the smiling boy, who is wearing a white, short-sleeved, button-down shirt with navy blue piping and blue shorts or pants.George is the oldest of the three children of Prince William - the duke of Cambridge - and his wife Kate Middleton - the duchess of Cambridge. He is the grandson of Prince Charles and the great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.George's infant brother Prince Louis was christened earlier this month. He also has a 3-year-old sister Princess...
July 23, 2018

New photo released for Prince George's 5th birthday

Rapper Pusha T and his wife Virginia Williams are seen as they cut their wedding cake at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach on Sunday.
Pusha T marries longtime girlfriend Virginia Williams
VIRGINIA BEACH - Rapper and music executive Pusha T married his longtime girlfriend Virginia Williams at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach during the weekend.People magazine said Pharrell Williams served as best man, and Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West, Fabolous, The Dream and Trey Songz were among the guests at Sunday's service.Pusha looked dapper in a tuxedo with a white jacket, black pants and black bow tie, while Williams stunned in a sleeveless, white, lace gown with a floral motif, low-cut neckline and a simple, floor-length veil.The couple announced their engagement two summers ago after 11 years of dating.Pusha is the president of Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music record label. - Agencies
July 23, 2018

Pusha T marries longtime girlfriend Virginia Williams

A screen shot from a video the Middletown Police Department created as part of a lip sync challenge among law enforcement in the US.
Lady Antebellum calls police lip sync of its song 'amazing'
MIDDLETOWN - An Ohio police department's entry in a lip sync challenge sweeping the nation has gotten rave reviews - including from the country music group whose song is featured. Middletown police Chief Rodney Muterspaw says he's "overwhelmed" by the response to a video his department created as part of a national lip sync challenge among police departments. The Hamilton-Middletown Journal-News reports among fans of the video is the band Lady Antebellum, which tweeted that the police department's cover of its song "Need You Now" is "amazing." Since its posting on Wednesday the video has been viewed more than 2 million times. The police chief says it took about an hour to shoot the video. He says some officers were reluctant at first but everyone...
July 23, 2018

Lady Antebellum calls police lip sync of its song 'amazing'

British actor Tom Ellis and US screenwriter Meaghan Oppenheimer arrive for the Entertainment Weekly Annual Comic Con Party at Comic Con in San Diego, California on Sunday. - AFP
Warner Bros. superheroes swoop into Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO - Warner Bros. closed the final full day of the Comic-Con International fanfest on Sunday as the belle of the ball, bringing its roster of superheroes to take a bow in San Diego.The studio took over the 6,500-seat main arena at the world's largest celebration of fan culture for two star-studded hours, serving up tantalizing teasers for its DC Extended Universe series of comic-book movies.With Disney-owned Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm both bowing out this year, it was Warner's chance to shine and the studio obliged with a line-up of the world's biggest stars, including Johnny Depp, Chris Pratt, Jude Law, Elizabeth Banks and Eddie Redmayne.One of the most eagerly-awaited presentations of the week, it was a chance for WB to show it is back on track after poor reviews for...
July 22, 2018

Warner Bros. superheroes swoop into Comic-Con

Robin Williams
Robin Williams possessions up for auction in New York
NEW YORK - Art work, film memorabilia and personal items owned by the late actor Robin Williams will go under the hammer in New York this October, more than four years after his death, Sotheby's announced.The Oscar-winner, movie veteran, stand-up comedian and television star was one of Hollywood's most popular entertainers whose tragic death in August 2014 triggered an outpouring of emotion the world over.Items owned by Williams and his second wife, film producer and philanthropist Marsha Garces Williams, will go on sale on Oct. 4 with proceeds going to charities they championed, Sotheby's said.The dedicated sale will include autographed scripts, awards, props, street art by Banksy, more than 40 watches, bicycles and sports memorabilia, furniture and art, the auction house...
July 22, 2018

Robin Williams possessions up for auction in New York

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