Thursday, 18 December 2014

AP Explains: Stephen Colbert vs. "Stephen Colbert"

Stephen Colbert leaves Comedy Central's satirical political talk show "The Colbert Report" after nine years Thursday night. He will become host of the "Late Show" on CBS, replacing David Letterman in May. So ends the "Stephen Colbert"...


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New York Fashion Week booted out of Lincoln Center

NEW YORK (AP) " The city of New York and Lincoln Center are evicting the invitation-only, twice-yearly Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in a court spat over destroyed trees and displaced park benches.A judge Friday approved a pretrial...


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Will artists skip studio support after Sony scandal?

LOS ANGELES (AP) " Sony's decision to cancel "The Interview" in the face of terrorist threats is already affecting the way Hollywood does business, and it's killing artists' faith in studios to release envelope-pushing content.Gore...


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Dick Van Dyke tells seniors 'Keep Moving' in upcoming book

NEW YORK (AP) " Dick Van Dyke plans to put his upbeat approach to old age between covers in a new inspirational book.Weinstein Books announced Thursday that the veteran star of screen, stage and TV is calling his guide "Keep Moving,...


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Sony hacking fallout puts all companies on alert

ATLANTA (AP) " Companies across the globe are on high alert to tighten up network security to avoid being the next company brought to its knees by hackers like those that executed the dramatic cyberattack against Sony Pictures Entertainment.The...


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Sony hack: Jolie branded 'seriously out of her mind'

A further leaked email thread between Sony Pictures co-chairperson Amy Pascal and movie producer Scott Rudin reveals Rudin once again harshly criticising Angelina Jolie.In the exchange, published by Gawker, Rudin describes the actress...


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NYC rapper pleads not guilty to gun, drug charges

NEW YORK (AP) " Up-and-coming rapper Bobby Shmurda has pleaded not guilty to gun and narcotics charges in New York.Shmurda appeared Thursday in court, where a judge ordered him held on $2 million bail.The 20-year-old Brooklyn-born...


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LOTR mythology explained in one short video

Anyone who wants to see Peter Jackson's final Hobbit movie, The Battle of the Five Armies but reckons they'll give it a miss because it's all just too confusing - think again.A handy new video explaining the mythology of Middle...


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Lightbox signs major studio deal

The battle of video-on-demand is stepping up as Spark's Lightbox announces a new studio deal with one of the world's biggest content providers.The move comes just a day after Lightbox announced a new sports partnership with Coliseum...


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Miyamoto on 'amiibo,' 'Zelda' and 'Mario' movie

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) " Shigeru Miyamoto seems giddy " and with good reason.The veteran Nintendo designer behind such landmark video-game franchises as "Mario Bros." and "Donkey Kong" is happy that after three years of sluggish...


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Karl Puschmann: Best of 2014 - Agree to disagree?

The one thing we can all agree on is that everybody else is wrong. You only have to cast your mind back as far as yesterday's TimeOut and their erroneously titled "Best of 2014" feature for ample evidence of this.I'm sure you...


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Digital dilemma: How will US respond to Sony hack?

WASHINGTON (AP) " The detective work blaming North Korea for the Sony hacker break-in appears so far to be largely circumstantial, The Associated Press has learned. The dramatic conclusion of a Korean role is based on subtle clues...


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Stephen Colbert retiring his 'Report' and the host he played

NEW YORK (AP) " After nine years, Stephen Colbert is leaving the Comedy Central satirical-news "The Colbert Report" show, retiring the mythical character who served as host " a pompous, conservative scold also known as Stephen Colbert.The...


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EXCLUSIVE: Sylvester Stallone gushes over 'powerful and handsome' Mel Gibson





HE'S ONE of the best known movie stars of our time and Sylvester Stallone most recently flaunted his incredible acting skills in the third of The Expendables trilogy.


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Festive newlyweds? Elton John and David Furnish to 'formally marry this weekend'





THEY'RE one of the most stable couples in Hollywood and it's thought Elton John will officially marry his partner David Furnish this weekend.


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Nicole Scherzinger shows off her toned stomach after latest performance of Cats





ALL that prancing around like a feline has worked wonders on Nicole Scherzinger's figure.


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Jennifer Lawrence goes hell for leather in skintight trousers as she dines out in NYC





SHE may have been going out for dinner, but that didn't stop Jennifer Lawrence from squeezing into a pair of leather trousers last night.


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Buon appetito! Antonio Carluccio shares his top 10 Christmas foodie tips





FROM quick and easy desserts to sparkling dry wine, the Italian chef, restaurateur and food expert shares his top festive tips


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Portion control, lean meat, water: How to eat out this Christmas without putting on weight





THE run up to Christmas can be a serious test of will power - endless parties, meals out and indulging at home – but it is possible to eat, drink and be merry without overdoing it


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Isn't she lovely! Stevie Wonder welcomes his ninth child – a baby daughter named Nia





MUSIC legend Stevie Wonder has became a dad for the ninth time to daughter named Nia.


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