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Malaysian newspaper publishes 'how to spot a gay' checklist
The article, featured in the daily newspaper Sinar Harian , features bullets points highlighting qualities that are supposedly common in gay and lesbian people. The article was printed in alongside interview with Hanafiah Malik, a preacher who says there is an urgent need to curb the rise of homosexuality in Malaysia. [Full Article...]
Willy Wonka Reboot to be Helmed by Paddington Director
When King signs on the dotted line (a fast-approaching eventuality, as the outlet notes he's in "final negotiations" to board the project), he'll be reunited with Paddington film franchise producer David Heyman . Alex Gilyadov is a freelance writer for IGN. It's hoped to spawn a series of films under the Wonka banner. Warner Bros . acquired the rights to Willy Wonka in 2016 and plans are i... [Full Article...]
Why African American Audiences are so Connected to 'Black Panther'
Jordan , Lupita Nyong'o , Danai Gurira , Angela Bassett , Daniel Kaluuya , Forrest Whitaker, and Letitia Wright are taking over the media world. As we approach February 16th, the buzz surrounding Black Panther has been nothing short of electric. "What I remember is this interesting mix between the traditional and post-modern and something about the movie which I liked is that evil was ... [Full Article...]
Bruno Mars concert date at BOK Center announced
Mars has also won 11 Grammy Awards and swept the top three categories - album, song and record of the year - at this year's ceremony. And he's bringing Cardi B with him. "Previously purchased tickets for the October 30, 2017 show will not be valid for the September 8, 2018 show". Tickets for his show go on sale, Friday, February 16th. [Full Article...]
'The Bachelor': One Contestant Dumps Arie, Another Makes Him Cry
This season, her young age was used as a controversial story line which made Arie question if he could seriously be with someone 14 years his junior. Arie acknowledged that there was passion between them but he was still uncertain. Arie said he's falling for her and is ready to travel to Minnesota to meet her family. [Full Article...]
Mary J. Blige Joins Netflix's Umbrella Academy Series
A second miniseries, The Umbrella Academy: Dallas , followed in 2008. The Umbrella Academy's plot revolves around a family of five mutants who try to solve the mystery of their father's death. Blige is turning her attention to television. Even though she has a few gripes about the bureaucracy of her employers, this job is her life. Steve Blackman ( Fargo , Altered Carbon ) is the show... [Full Article...]
Couple's life possessions sink into Gulf of Mexico along with dream boat
Tanner Broadwell and Nikki Walsh sold about $5,000 in possessions, including a auto, to buy the boat, and saved another $5,000 for repairs to the boat and supplies to travel to the Caribbean, USA Today reported . "He was shaking, he was scared", Walsh said. "I just lost everything I ever owned". "We're pretty much the second owners", Broadwell told Action News Jax. [Full Article...]
Chris Columbus Adapting, Directing Video Game "Five Nights at Freddy's" for Blumhouse
There are rumors of a 2018 release date for the film , but as of right now nothing official has been announced on the matter. While it could be argued that an adaptation of a game like Five Nights at Freddy's only adheres to said drought, I say the contrary. [Full Article...]