Anna Johansson

Who Will Win The NBA Draft Lottery?

The NBA draft lottery is coming up quickly on Tuesday, May 17, and sports analysts have begun making their predictions. Who will be the winners of the NBA draft lottery this year? And who will get the unlucky picks? Ever since the 1984-85 season, the NBA has instituted a fairer form of drafting in which […]

8y ago

Saudi Arabia

Some Senators Oppose Bill To Allow 9/11 Victims To Sue Saudi Arabia

The Senate passed a bill today that would allow families of the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks to sue Saudi Arabia for possible involvement in the terrorist actions of that fateful day. It was passed with a unanimous vote on Tuesday, even though the White House threatened to veto the legislation. Now that […]

8y ago

george soros

George Soros Gets Gold Fever, Buys Stake In Gold Mine

George Soros has gold fever, and it’s driven him to buy a stake in gold mining. The billionaire investor has invested in Barrick Gold with 19.4 million shares costing him $263.7 million. Once calling gold “the ultimate bubble,” Soros was heavily involved in gold a few years ago but took a break for three years […]

8y ago

ufc

UFC: Matt Brown Is Whalloped By Demian Maia After Flipping Off Brazilian Crowd

Demian Maia asserted his dominance over Matt Brown Saturday night, and even got a little help from the crowd. Brown, who is the No. 8 ranked welterweight on the UFC’s media-generated rankings, got into it with the Brazilian crowd as the two fighters were getting acquainted. Aside from the heat between the two rivals, the […]

8y ago

Prince’s Yellow Guitar Up For Auction With A Surprisingly Low Opening Bid

Prince was an amazing musician, and he couldn’t have made it far without his iconic guitars. One of his prized instruments, a bright yellow, uniquely shaped specimen, is going up for auction, and the opening bid is surprisingly low at $30,000. This is the very same guitar that Prince used to perform songs like “Cream” […]

8y ago

drake|Leslie Jones

Drake Hosts ‘SNL’: Leslie Jones Plans To ‘Spank Him Like A Baby’

Drake has hosted Saturday Night Live just one other time since his rise to fame, and after a particularly humorous performance, fans are begging for more. He’ll be taking the stage once again on Saturday, May 14, at 11:30 p.m. EST. In preparation for his appearance on the show, the rapper paired up with comedian […]

8y ago

Keith Urban|Nicole Kidman

Keith Urban Dishes About Life With Nicole Kidman: “It Was Life-Beginning”

On the wings of his new album, Ripcord, Keith Urban agreed to talk about life after he married Nicole Kidman. He offered a heartfelt interview with CBS that will be shown on Sunday Morning on May 8. It’s the perfect Mother’s Day interview, is it not? The 48-year-old country star and American Idol judge admitted […]

8y ago

pope francis

Pope Francis Unexpectedly Accepts Charlemagne Prize ‘For Peace, Understanding, And Mercy’

Pope Francis accepted the International Charlemagne Prize today, which is one of the most prestigious prizes that can be awarded in Europe. Francis graciously took the award at a private ceremony in the Vatican for his special services to Europe. When awarding the prize, the chairman of the Charlemagne Prize Board, Jurgen Linden, spoke to […]

8y ago

7 Facts About American Pharoah, The Kentucky Derby’s Fastest Racehorse

The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow, and fans can’t stop talking about American Pharoah, the derby’s current fastest racehorse. America has already begun placing their bets on who they think will win, and American Pharoah is the popular vote. This bay colt wowed spectators last year when he became the first horse in 37 years to […]

8y ago

Donald Trump

If Elected, Donald Trump Will Be The Richest President In United States History

Now that John Kasich and Ted Cruz have both dropped from the GOP race, Donald Trump is assured the Republican nomination. It’s looking to be fairly likely that Hillary Clinton will square off against Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Both have enough popularity to carry them into the presidency, but Trump has more money. […]

8y ago

Health|video games

‘Overwatch’ Beta, ‘Call Of Duty 4 Remastered’, And Health Implications Of Each

Everyone into video games is talking about the new digital remastering of PlayStation 4’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Xbox One’s Overwatch Duty. Both games are exciting and will be entertaining for avid gamers, but how will the two games affect health? Let’s break it down and take a look at each. Modern […]

8y ago

avengers: age of ultron|Captain America Civil War

‘Captain America: Civil War’ Tickets Going Fast For Early American Showings

Captain America: Civil War opened abroad this week, and it’s set to hit theaters all over the United States on May 6, 2016. Tickets are going fast as fans of the latest Marvel hero film seek to purchase their seats for the early showings before they sell out. It used to be that films opened […]

8y ago

Minnesota Twins

Who Is Jose Berrios? Professional Pitcher Promoted By Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins just announced that they would be promoting professional pitcher Jose Berrios to the Majors, which has America asking who he is. He’s been highly praised as a professional pitcher since he was first drafted by the Twins from Puerto Rico in 2012, but he’s only played in the minor leagues since then, […]

8y ago

nathan fillion

Nathan Fillion Reveals Spoilers With Cameo As Wonder Man In ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2’

Just days ago, the makers of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 revealed that they’d be releasing two of their cast members, but Nathan Fillion has stepped in to cover some of the damage. The Castle star will enter the realm of everyone’s favorite guardians as Simon Williams, who is also known as Wonder Man […]

8y ago

tom hanks

‘A Hologram For The King’: Tom Hanks’ Midlife Crisis

Can Tom Hanks do any wrong with his films lately? His latest midlife crisis film seems to hint at his immortality and timelessness as an actor. He most recently starred in a comedic, but inspiring film called A Hologram for the King, which is based on the book published by Dave Eggers in 2012. This […]

8y ago

William Shakespeare

On William Shakespeare’s 400th Anniversary, 400 Words He Introduced To The English Language

https://phoenix.playwire.com/en/publishers/1013074/videos/4833211 It’s been exactly 400 years since William Shakespeare made his final exeunt from this world, and we owe the incredible poet, playwright, and actor a lot in terms of the English language. The bard introduced some 1,700 words and new uses of words into our language during his short 52 years. Most of Shakespeare’s […]

8y ago

New England Patriots

Tony Steward Gets Career Boost As He Signs With Patriots

The New England Patriots announced Friday that they signed both Steward and long snapper Christian Yount to their 90-man team. The terms of the contracts have yet to be announced. On Tuesday, the Buffalo Bills announced that they would be cutting linebacker Tony Steward from their roster. Shortly after the severing, Steward wrote a kind […]

8y ago

jimmy kimmel|matt damon

Bourne Loser: Jason Bourne Trailer Takes On A Jimmy Kimmel Spin [Video]

As you probably know by now, the newest Jason Bourne trailer is out, and the fifth chapter of the iconic series starring Matt Damon is as action-packed as the rest. Both fans and critics have shared their thoughts on the new trailer. Some think it looks amazing while others think it looks the same as […]

8y ago

Terminally Ill Fans Watched ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Before It Was Released

Apparently, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is more than just a huge money-maker. It’s also a tool used for a great cause. J.J. Abrams recently revealed to Entertainment Weekly that the film satisfied the wishes of a dying man in November last year as well as dozens of terminally ill fans. It all started with […]

8y ago

Felicity Jones|star wars

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Official Trailer Shows Female Version Of Han Solo? [Video]

As promised, the makers of Star Wars released the very first teaser trailer for the prequel Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which is scheduled to hit theaters in December. It aired Thursday morning on Good Morning America and has since been posted online. The good news: it looks as good as promised. The prequel […]

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