Thursday Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson criticized celebrities, the media and presidential candidates for commenting on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s allegedly staged hate crime.Johnson said, “I’m left hanging my head and asking, why? Why would anyone, especially an African-American man, use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations? How could someone look at the hatred and suffering associated with that symbol and see an opportunity to manipulate that symbol to further his own public profile? How can an individual who has been embraced by the city of Chicago turn around and slap everyone in this city in the face by making these false claims? Bogus police reports cause real harm. They do harm to every legitimate victim who is in need of support by police and investigators as well as the citizens of this city. Chicago hosts one of the largest pride parades in the world, and we’re proud of that as a police department and also … [Read more...] about Chicago Police Superintendent Blasts Celebrities, Media, Presidential Candidates over Jussie Smollett Hoax
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Jeremy Hardy dead aged 57 – Married comedian from Mock the Week and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz dies of cancer
BRITISH comedy legend Jeremy Hardy has died, aged 57 after a short cancer battle. The funnyman, famous for appearing on Mock the Week and radio shows such as I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue passed away on Friday with his wife and daughter at his side. In a statement, publicist Amanda Emery said: "Friends and family of comedian Jeremy Hardy are immensely sad to announce that Jeremy died of cancer, early on Friday 1st February. "He was with his wife and daughter as he died. "He retained to the end the principles that guided his life; trying to make the world more humane, and to be wonderfully funny. "He will be enormously missed by so many, who were inspired by him and who laughed with him. "A fitting memorial will take place, details to be announced soon." His long and varied career also featured appearances on QI, Countdown's dictionary corner and a cameo in Blackadder Goes Forth. TV fans will also recognise him from Grumpy Old Men and If I Ruled The World. A stalwart of Radio 4, Jeremy's … [Read more...] about Jeremy Hardy dead aged 57 – Married comedian from Mock the Week and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz dies of cancer
Donald Trump cancels G20 news conference ‘out of respect for George H.W. Bush’
DONALD Trump has cancelled a press conference designed to tout the “great success” of the G20 summit over the death of former president George HW Bush. He tweeted he would wait until after his return to the United States to brief the press on his meeting with the leaders of the world’s largest industrialised nations. Trump wrote: "I was very much looking forward to having a press conference just prior to leaving Argentina because we have had such great success in our dealing with various countries and their leaders at the G20. "However, out of respect for the Bush Family and former President George H.W. Bush we will wait until after the funeral to have a press conference." Earlier he tweeted a statement about the death as the White House flew its flag at half-mast in respect of the former world leader. He said: "Melania and I join with a grieving nation to mourn the loss of former President George HW Bush, who passed away last night. “Through his essential … [Read more...] about Donald Trump cancels G20 news conference ‘out of respect for George H.W. Bush’
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"Entertainment Tonight" has rolled out ET Live, a free, 24-hour live-streaming channel from the leading source of entertainment and celebrity news. The streaming service is now available on desktop, Apple iOS, tvOS, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and in the Google Play store. ET Live provides fans free access to entertainment news and breaking Hollywood headlines, including celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes coverage, set visits, parties and premieres. Viewers will get up-to-the-minute stories on what's happening in the TV, movie and music industries, courtesy of ET correspondents Lauren Zima, Denny Directo, Cassie DiLaura, Tanner Thomason, Jason Carter and Melicia Johnson. The streaming service will put the spotlight on entertainment's biggest events, like the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Grammys, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, NY and LA Fashion Week, Comic-Con, Coachella and more with live, exclusive coverage and original reporting. ET Style will feature original fashion, … [Read more...] about How to watch ET Live, free 24/7 coverage of celebrity news
Kensington Palace refuses to say whether Meghan Markle’s dad Thomas has been told of pregnancy news
KENSINGTON Palace has declined to comment on whether Meghan Markle''s father Thomas has been told she is pregnant. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed this morning they are expecting their first child in the Spring. Prince Harry and Meghan broke the news to the Queen, Prince Charles and other senior royals at Princess Eugenie’s wedding on Friday. Kensington Palace said the Queen is “delighted” by the news. But when the Sun Online asked if Meghan's dad had been informed we were told they were making "no comment." Earlier this year, Thomas Markle revealed his daughter has wanted children “for a long time”. In an interview with Good Morning Britain he predicted the happy news was just around the corner. Thomas Markle, 73, said: “She’s wanted children for a long time and when she met Harry and she spoke how much she loves him, there’s got to be a child in the making, somewhere soon.” “I don’t think the stork has hit the … [Read more...] about Kensington Palace refuses to say whether Meghan Markle’s dad Thomas has been told of pregnancy news