LA PORTE, Ind. (AP) Major League Baseball shows what can be done right when it comes to making its games available on the Internet. It also underscores frustrations fans have with online sports coverage in general: The business of...
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
MLB online chief optimistic on relaxing blackouts
NEW YORK (AP) An easing of blackout restrictions on Major League Baseball games online could come as early as next season, according to the head of baseball's online business.In an interview this week, Bob Bowman said he is optimistic...
NYC mayor declares 'Al Roker Appreciation Day'
NEW YORK (AP) Al Roker didn't have this honor in his forecast.Mayor Bill de Blasio surprised the beloved "Today Show" weatherman on his 60th birthday Wednesday and declared it Al Roker Appreciation Day across the city.De Blasio...
Rapper Gucci Mane sentenced on federal gun charge
ATLANTA (AP) Rapper Gucci Mane was sentenced Wednesday to serve three years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to a federal firearms charge several months ago.The 34-year-old, whose real name is Radric Davis, pleaded...
Yoga instructor to the stars reveals secrets behind Jennifer Aniston's stunning figure
HOW on earth does Jennifer Aniston manage to keep her body looking AMAZING?
Gilberto spreads her 'Bebel Sound' in new album
NEW YORK (AP) Bebel Gilberto isn't just about bossa nova.The Rio de Janeiro-raised musician the daughter of renowned singer and guitarist Joao Gilberto and singer and composer Micha, describes her music simply as the "Bebel Sound,"...
Emma Stone to enter 'Cabaret' on Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) Emma Stone is about to get saucy she'll be slipping into the slinky Broadway revival of "Cabaret."Roundabout Theatre Company said Wednesday that Stone will make her Broadway debut Nov. 11 as Sally Bowles, taking...
Dutch museum to hold Crimean gold
AMSTERDAM (AP) A Dutch historical museum that borrowed some of Crimea's most valuable historical treasures says it plans to hold onto them for the time being, due to fear of being sued if it returns them to Ukraine or Russia.The...
German govt backs authors in spat with Amazon
BERLIN (AP) Germany's top culture official has voiced support for hundreds of authors who claim they're being discriminated against by online retailer Amazon amid negotiations with their publisher.A letter signed by over 1,000...
Model Cara Delevingne strips off for Tom Ford's new perfume campaign
BRITISH model Cara Delevingne celebrated turning 22 last week in true fashionista style - by ditching her clothes and stripping down to her birthday suit.
And the Emmy winners are...? We're happy to guess!
Truth be told, we're both perplexed about which Emmy nominees will carry trophies home from Monday's ceremony.Allow us to explain. There was so much great TV last season that standout prime-time shows including "The Good Wife" and...
Cliff Richard to enter charts after fans show support by buying 1992 hit I Believe In You
SIR CLIFF RICHARD is set to burst into the music charts this weekend, just a week after finding himself at the centre of a police sex abuse investigation.
Seth Meyers prizes his new role as Emmycast host
NEW YORK (AP) Seth Meyers is no stranger to live television. For years he anchored "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live."Nor is playing host on TV an alien experience. Since February, he has occupied NBC's "Late Night" host...
MTV Video Music Awards to open with a 'Bang'
NEW YORK (AP) The MTV Video Music Awards will open with a "Bang."Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Jessie J will kick off Sunday's awards show with their new song, "Bang Bang." It will be the first time the trio performs the Top 10...
Jackie Chan expresses shame over son's drug arrest
BEIJING (AP) Jackie Chan apologized to the public Wednesday over his son's detention on drug charges in Beijing, saying he's ashamed and saddened.The Hong Kong film star wrote on his microblog that Jaycee Chan would have to face...
Metropolitan Opera reaches deal with stagehands
NEW YORK (AP) New York City's Metropolitan Opera reached a deal early Wednesday with its stagehands and said it expects to avert a lockout by reaching agreements with the remaining unions.The opera company said rehearsals will...
McFly's Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter: 'We still laugh at poo jokes'
FOLLOWING the success of their first two children's books, Tom and Dougie are back with a third tale about young Danny and his pooping pet dinosaur
Fifty Shades of FAMILY! Jamie Dornan spends afternoon with wife Amelia and their baby
HE'S BEEN cast as the domineering, S&M obsessed Christian Grey in the up-coming Fifty Shades of Grey movie but it seems Jamie Dornan is more of a family man himself.
Did Google just kill this dog?
IMAGES on Google's mapping service show the shocking moment a dog appears to get run over
Knee peels, freckle removal and Brazilian bums: Top weird cosmetic surgery procedures
THERE has been a rise in drastic cosmetic surgery procedures as people continue their quest for perfection
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