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Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson Scam 'Small-Minded Men' in 'The Hustle' Trailer
MGM released a new trailer for The Hustle, a comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson as scam artists teaming up to take revenge on the men who've wronged them. The film is a gender-bent remake of 1988's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Steve ... Continue reading on Rolling Stone.
Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson topple the patriarchy one scam at a time in the new trailer for The Hustle
She starred in last year's heist comedy Ocean's 8. Now Anne Hathaway, 36, is returning for another crime–comedy, The Hustle, co-starring Pitch Perfect's Rebel Wilson, 39. A new trailer for the film, a remake of 1988's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, was released ... Continue reading on Daily Mail.
Dani Dyer
Dani Dyer 'rekindles romance with ex Sammy Kimmence' weeks after split with Love Island boyfriend Jack Fincham
Dani Dyer has been spotted kissing her ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence, weeks after her split from Jack Fincham. Dyer, who recently broke up with her Love Island co-star, was pictured in a steamy clinch with her stockbroker ex in London over the weekend. Continue reading on Evening Standard.
Dani Dyer has replaced Love Island's Jack Fincham with new boyfriend Sammy Kimmence – but who is he, how did ...
The 22-year-old was born in Newham, London on August 8, 1996. She is the daughter of the famous EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, 41, and Joanne Mas. Prior to her fame and fortune, she worked as a barmaid at The Owl pub in Loughton, Essex. Dani rose to ... Continue reading on The Sun.
Mortal Kombat 11
Snoop Dogg Streaming 'Mortal Kombat 11' Tournament Right Now
Developed by NetherRealm Studios, “Mortal Kombat 11” features voice acting by Ronda Rousey in the role of series stalwart Sonya Blade. “Mortal Kombat 11” releases tomorrow to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The story picks up after ... Continue reading on Variety.
Mortal Kombat 11 review – bloody terrific
But before you raise your eyebrow into an even more elevated state of quizzicality, we should make it clear that Mortal Kombat 11 is no different on that count. It may well be that there are no more big new ideas to have, so all a new game can try to do is up the ... Continue reading on Metro.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears' Fans Demand Release of Pop Star from Psychiatric Facility
A group of protesters gathered outside City Hall in West Hollywood on Monday afternoon (April 22) to demand the release of pop star Britney Spears from a psychiatric facility. Carrying “Free Britney” signs and chanting “Hands off, Britney” and “Justice for ... Continue reading on Variety.
Britney Spears Fans Hold LA Protest to 'Free Britney' From Treatment Facility
Britney Spears fans held a protest Monday (April 22) in Los Angeles demanding the pop star be released from a treatment facility in response to online rumors that Spears is being held against her will. A group of protesters gathered outside the West ... Continue reading on Billboard.
Derby
Explosions heard in Derby city centre after blaze
A series of explosions heard across Derby were caused by gas cylinders in a factory fire, senior fire officers have said. The bangs were heard shortly before 14:00 BST and plumes of smoke were visible for miles. The blaze, at a rubber safety matting firm, is not ... Continue reading on BBC News.
Derby Explosions: Fire crews tackling blaze at industrial estate
A series of explosions have been heard Derby this afternoon. Plumes of smoke can be seen for miles across the city after the blasts. Derbyshire Fire Services confirmed they were called to Enterprise Way at 13:40. People are being urged to keep their ... Continue reading on ITV News.
St George's Day
St George's Day 2019: How the dragon-slayer became the patron saint of England
St George's Day, the patron saint day of England, falls each year on April 23. Recognised annually on the anniversary of St George's death, the day was previously a national holiday and was once celebrated as widely as Christmas. Since the 18th century, ... Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.
St George's Day 2019: Six reasons why England's patron saint is a perfect symbol of multiculturalism
Saint George isn't just the patron saint of England: He's the patron saint of Bulgaria, Palestine, Ethiopia, Greece and Lithuania. He's also arguably most significantly the patron saint of Georgia, where Saint George's Day is celebrated twice a year. The country's ... Continue reading on The Independent.
Earth Day
Trump issues Earth Day message without mentioning climate change
Donald Trump issued on Monday an Earth Day proclamation that omitted any mention of climate change or the cavalcade of environmental threats posed by deforestation, species loss and plastic pollution. The president chose instead to praise the benefits of ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
7 things we've learned about Earth since the last Earth Day
It's Earth Day, and Google is celebrating with a Google Doodle of six amazing creatures to remind us we are not separate from nature (this year's theme is Protect Our Species). This Earth Day arrives at a sobering moment. The world is warming faster than ... Continue reading on Vox.
Maisie Williams
Maisie Williams thought her big 'Game of Thrones' sex scene was a prank
... "Game of Thrones" which aired Sunday night and folks were not ready. Maisie Williams, who portrays Arya, told EW she initially thought it was a joke because showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have sent actors bogus scripts before to pull their legs. Continue reading on CNN.
Who Is Maisie Williams Dating IRL?
Last night, Maisie Williams proved the long game pays off when her Game Of Thrones character Arya shared a sex scene with Gendry (Joe Dempsie). This is the first time Arya has given any kind of romantic storyline, but IRL, Williams is a bit more forthcoming ... Continue reading on Refinery29.
Chelsea
David Luiz: Chelsea defender accuses Burnley of time-wasting after draw
Chelsea defender David Luiz accused Burnley of "anti-football" after a heated 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Blues assistant coach Gianfranco Zola said the Clarets time-wasted as Chelsea dropped two more points in the chase for a top-four Premier League ... Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Eden Hazard: Lionel Messi claim made about Chelsea star after Burnley draw
That's the opinion of former Blues midfielder Craig Burley. Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge yesterday as Burnley threw a major spanner in the works of the top four race. The Blues are desperate to secure Champions League football for ... Continue reading on Express.co.uk.
Leeds United
Brentford
It's far from mathematically certain, but trust me, Norwich and Sheffield United will be playing Premier League football next season. Leeds' second defeat in four days has left them facing the peculiar misery of the play-offs. They had the better chances in the ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Leeds denied stonewall penalty before Brentford sink them with two smart goals
Now, barring a mathematical miracle in Leeds' favour, Sheffield United only have to beat relegated Ipswich at Bramall Lane on Saturday evening to return to the Premier League. That would consign Leeds to the play-offs, which have not been kind to them. Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.
Anders Holch Povlsen
Asos billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen loses three of his four children in Sri Lanka attacks
Anders Holch Povlsen, 46, is Denmark's wealthiest man and the UK's largest private landowner after buying up 13 estates in Scotland. Three days before the attacks, Mr Povlsen's daughter Alma shared an Instagram photo of her siblings Astrid, Agnes and ... Continue reading on Telegraph.co.uk.
Anders Holch Povlsen: Asos billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks
The billionaire behind the online retailer Asos has lost three of his four children in the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks. Anders Holch Povlsen, Britain's largest private landowner and Denmark's richest man, was on holiday with his wife Anne, 40, and their children ... Continue reading on The Times.
Championship
Championship round-up: Norwich forced to wait for Premier League return, Derby boost play-off hopes with late victory ...
Championship leaders Norwich missed the opportunity to go within touching distance of promotion after being held to a 2-2 draw at Stoke on Easter Monday. The Canaries would've sealed their return to the Premier League if they won and Leeds failed to ... Continue reading on talkSPORT.com.
Channel 4 to screen inaugural women-only car racing championship
A groundbreaking women-only car racing championship has secured a deal with UK broadcaster Channel 4 to screen its inaugural season, as the fledgling motorsports group takes the first steps towards creating a viable business. W Series, a new event ... Continue reading on Financial Times.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Aston Villa secured a 10th successive win for the first time in the club's history with a 1-0 Championship victory against Millwall at Villa Park. Jonathan Kodjia's goal in the 30th minute secured their memorable win and all but assured Villa of a place in the ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
'Baffling' Aston Villa star hits out at criticism after Millwall game
Nigel Hill commented: "@HarryArter2 “liking” Fulham's win against us, @OfficialTM_3 waxing lyrical about life at Villa. Anyone else getting fed up with this from players contracted to @afcbournemouth ? Need them both in our first team right now TBF.". Continue reading on Birmingham Live.
Sheffield United
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Sheffield United took a giant step towards winning promotion to the Premier League with a comfortable victory at mid-table Hull City. The Blades are now three points clear of third-placed Leeds United after Marcelo Bielsa's side were beaten by Brentford in ... Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Football League: Sheffield United brush Hull aside, Derby climb into top six
Sheffield United made light work of a potentially tricky trip to Hull, going 3-0 up before half-time and holding on to go just three points behind Norwich. The leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at Stoke but Leeds' defeat at Brentford means the Canaries are all but ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Bank holidays 2019 uk
'Storm Hannah' threatens UK floods as thunderstorms and 60mph gales arrive THIS WEEK
Downpours will strike from Tuesday afternoon until Friday, with the south-west hit by adverse conditions tomorrow and most of England and Wales from Wednesday. More deluges and 60mph gales are due at the weekend, with the north-west particularly ... Continue reading on Daily Star.
Peterborough vs Sunderland
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A late Matt Godden equaliser gave Peterborough a dramatic draw to dent Sunderland's promotion hopes and keep Posh's play-off ambitions alive. Godden turned and fired in a low shot from 20 yards to rescue a point for Posh in the first minute of added time, ... Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Peterborough vs Sunderland team news: Black Cats unchanged from Doncaster win
Sunderland manager Jack Ross named an unchanged starting XI for today's vital League One clash at Peterborough. It means he sticks with central defensive partnership of Alim Ozturk and Jimmy Dunne, with former Posh captain Jack Baldwin not even on ... Continue reading on ChronicleLive.
Stephen Graham
Line Of Duty star Stephen Graham reveals he suffered 'horrible' racial abuse as child
Line Of Duty star Stephen Graham, who plays undercover officer John Corbett, reveals he suffered racist abuse as a child. The actor, whose grandfather was Jamaican, said he was on the receiving end of rampant racial slurs while growing up in Merseyside. Continue reading on Metro.
Stephen Graham says This Is England role nearly ended his acting career
Stephen Graham has said he almost “lost” himself while playing a violent fascist in This Is England, and that the role nearly ended his acting career. The Line Of Duty star played racist thug Andrew “Combo” Gascoigne in the 2006 film, in which he violently ... Continue reading on BT TV.
YNW Melly
Rapper YNW Melly could face the death penalty in Florida killings
Police arrested YNW Melly and another man, Cortlen Henry, in February, charging them with two counts of murder. Police said YNW Melly fatally shot his friends and then staged the crime scene to look like a drive-by shooting. The rapper's album "We All ... Continue reading on CNN.
YNW Melly: Florida prosecutors to seek death penalty for rapper accused of killing his two friends
Florida prosecutors are planning to seek the death penalty against rapper YNW Melly in a double murder case. Authorities in the state's 17th judicial circuit filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case last week. Continue reading on The Independent.
James Cahill
World Championship 2019: Ronnie O'Sullivan behind against James Cahill
Ronnie O'Sullivan is in danger of falling victim to one of the biggest shocks in Crucible history as he trails amateur James Cahill 5-4 in their World Championship first-round match. Cahill, 23, settled immediately against the world number one to go 1-0 up. Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Ronnie O'Sullivan trails amateur James Cahill 5-4 after opening session
James Cahill is five frames away from producing one of the all-time sporting shocks at the Crucible. Cahill, the first amateur to play at the World Championship, leads Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-4 at the halfway stage of their first-round match in Sheffield. The world ... Continue reading on The Guardian.
Irish Grand National
Irish Grand National: Burrows Saint wins as trainer Willie Mullins breaks duck
Trainer Willie Mullins claimed a first Irish Grand National victory as an inspired display gave 6-1 favourite Burrows Saint the win at Fairyhouse. Isleofhopendreams (20-1) once again had to settle for second with Acapella Bourgeois (18-1) completing a ... Continue reading on BBC Sport.
Irish Grand National: Willie Mullins finally lands winner with Burrows Saint
Willie Mullins broke his duck in the Irish Grand National in spectacular style, saddling the first three horses home in the Easter Monday race, victory going to the well-backed 6-1 favourite Burrows Saint. The next mission will be at Aintree a year from now, when ... Continue reading on The Guardian (blog).