Thursday, 27 November 2014

University of Massachusetts cuts ties to Cosby

BOSTON (AP) " The University of Massachusetts-Amherst has cut ties with alumnus Bill Cosby amid allegations by women accusing him of sexual assault.A university spokesman told the Boston Globe on Wednesday university officials had...


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One Direction star's selfie fail in Oz goes viral

They're one of the world's biggest boy bands, who've recorded four albums in four years.So it would come as no surprise if One Direction's members, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne, are feeling...


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Karl Puschmann: Whodunnit podcast a driving distraction

Staring down the barrel of a weekend in Hamilton was enough to make me want to embrace grim death. Not my own of course, that would be crazy talk. Nor that of someone I knew either, that would just bum me out more.No, I needed an...


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Tour news: Jurassic 5, Charles Bradley

Reunited hip-hoppers Jurassic 5 were just here in March, but that hasn't stopped them announcing a three-date New Zealand tour in April.The Californian six-piece will be playing shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on...


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Pharrell Williams questions 'bullyish behaviour' of shot Ferguson teen Michael Brown

Pharrell Williams is seemingly conflicted about how he feels concerning the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson - and has used the words of Bill Cosby as a point of reference.Yesterday, he tweeted that he was "heartbroken" over the...


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Madonna returns to Malawi orphanage with adopted children Mercy James and David Banda





MADONNA has revisited the Malawi orphanage where she adopted her nine-year-old daughter Mercy James.


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Director Ridley Scott defends Exodus: Gods and Kings whitewashing

Ridley Scott has said it would be impossible to finance films if his lead actor was an unknown called "Mohammad so-and-so from such-and-such".Responding to months of criticism over the apparent lack of ethnic diversity in Exodus:...


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Black Friday deals: GAME offering giant Xbox One bundle for under £300 from midnight





GAME have announced one of the hottest Black Friday bargains going, and it's available from midnight.


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Nathan Haines: Back in the groove

Nathan Haines is marking a few milestones this summer. It's been 20 years since his first record Shift Left was released; he's becoming a father for the first time; and he's releasing his 10th album (which is also his third in three...


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Tour news: Demi Lovato's first NZ show confirmed

Disney fans rejoice - pop star Demi Lovato has confirmed plans to perform in New Zealand for the first time next year.The Disney queen will perform at Auckland's Vector Arena on Sunday, April 26 at an all ages show.The 22-year-old...


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Assassin's Creed: Unity: Ubisoft give out free Farcry 4 - The Crew copies with DLC





UBISOFT is set to give buyers of Assassin's Creed: Unity a big reward for their continued patience by offering a free DLC, along with an additional game for some fans.


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Madonna in Malawi to launch children's hospital

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) " Madonna is in the African country of Malawi for the first time since she had a falling out with the former president last year.Madonna on Thursday launched a 50-bed pediatrics ward at Queen Elizabeth Central...


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James Cameron's foul description of Avatar sequels

James Cameron is ridiculously, and we mean crazily, excited for the upcoming Avatar sequels, so much so that he anticipates extreme reactions from his audience.The Oscar-winning director has three follow-ups planned for the 2009...


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Tour news: Neil Diamond returns

Neil Diamond is returning to play two dates in New Zealand late next year. The veteran hit songwriter, who last played here in 2011 , is returnin


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Movie review: Elsa and Fred

Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Marcia Gay


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Moving on up! Playboy star Kendra Wilkinson is nominated for a FIFTH I'm A Celeb trial





MUCH to her dismay Kendra Wilkinson has been voted by the public to take part in her fifth Bushtucker trial on I'm a Celebrity tonight.


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The Gaga guide on how to be a Liza look-a-like





AT FIRST glance, one could be forgiven for thinking that the lady behind the dark pixie haircut is legendary actress Liza Minnelli.


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Grab a bargain this Black Friday with up to 70% off top brands





FROM BHS to Debenhams, Topshop to Boots, here's some of the best Black Friday bargains you won't want to miss on the busiest shopping day of the year...


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Album review: David Guetta, Listen

French DJ David Guetta is known for his chart-soaring catchy club hits. His previous album Nothing But the Beat was littered with them: Titanium (featuring Sia), Without You (featuring Usher), Sweat (featuring Snoop Dogg)....


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Actor Mickey Rourke, 62, back in the ring to fight boxer less than half his age





HE MAY look like he has already taken too many punches but Hollywood tough guy Mickey Rourke is returning to the boxing ring tomorrow night.


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