Judge sets $1m bail for R Kelly, calling sexual assault charges 'disturbing'

R Kelly won’t escape correctional facility until Monday or Tuesday as plans are made to pay the 100,000 US dollars (£76,000) safeguard expected to free him while he anticipates preliminary on charges of irritated sexual maltreatment, his legal counselor has said. The R&B star, 52, had would have liked to leave the 7,000-detainee Chicago correctional facility throughout the end of the week, however protection legal counselor Steve Greenberg told The Associated Press in a telephone meet that organizing of the installment is confounded.
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How the Queen of Soaps Created a Television Dynasty

Irna Phillips created the long-running Guiding Light, but first she created These Are My Children, the first daytime soap opera on TV.
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New 'Dune' games are on their way after almost 20 years

It's a good time to be a Dune fan. Not only is the classic sci-fi novel getting a movie remake in 2020 courtesy of Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve, but it looks like there's a series of new games on the way, too. TechRadar reports that Legendary Studios -- which owns the film rights to the Dune franchise -- has signed a six-year deal with Funcom, the company responsible for Conan Exiles (and its questionable anatomy-based physics engine).
Read more: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/27/new-dune-games-funcom-legendary/?source=Snapzu

Dave Bautista on Defending 'Guardians of the Galaxy Director' James Gunn: "If I'm Not the Guy Who Defends My Friends, Who Am I?"

In a new interview, Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista has once again doubled down on his support for fired director James Gunn, saying essentially that there was really no other option. Bautista previously railed against Disney for firing the Guardians of the Galaxy director, threatening to walk away from his contract if the studio did not use Gunn's script for the third installment, which has been delayed indefinitely as they look for a new director.
Read more: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/27/david-bautista-james-gunn-defense-guardians/?source=Snapzu

'Fortnite' Revenue Reportedly Drops By Nearly 50% In One Month

Fortnite is still king of the world, reporting record concurrent player counts as recently as this month, but there’s at least one recent statistic that is moving in the other direction. Superdata reports that Fortnite, after experiencing record revenue in December, saw a sharp drop of 48% in revenue in January. And before you ask, no, that’s not when Apex Legends came out, as that wasn’t until early February, so that new rival has nothing to do with it.
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Hellboy, The Kitchen and Shaft All Get R Ratings

Three anticipated movies received R ratings today. We’ll kick things off with Lionsgate’s Hellboy, which received an R rating for strong bloody violence and gore throughout, and language. That’s good news for fans looking forward to the April 12 release! In the Neil Marshall-directed film, based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.
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‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Renewed For Two Seasons By Fox

Fox has ordered more helpings of Gordon Ramsay. The network said today that it has renewed Hell’s Kitchen for two seasons, which will be the cooking-competition series’ 19th and 20th.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2019/02/hells-kitchen-renewed-two-seasons-gordon-ramsay-fox-1202565839/?source=Snapzu

Fleur East - Favourite Thing (Official Video)

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How former ref Tim Donaghy conspired to fix NBA games

In 2007, NBA ref Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty to betting on games he officiated. But it was never proved that he fixed them -- until now. Our two-year investigation reveals how he did it, whom he did it with and the millions that flowed from the conspiracy.
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It’s cool to spool again as the cassette returns on a wave of nostalgia

Sales are soaring and current stars are releasing tracks on the format… but is anyone actually listening to them?
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/feb/23/cassette-tape-music-revival-retro-chic-rewind?source=Snapzu

Dada Life - The World Can Burn (Game Over DJs Remix)

[feat. Max White]
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Kevin Feige Promises Disney+ Shows Are Directly Connected to Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Marvel shows headed to the Disney+ streaming service will be entirely connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Marvel Studios will be behind the production of each. As Disney gears up to launch its Disney+ streaming service, a Loki series is on the way, with several others being rumored. Loki will star Tomi Hiddleston, the same actor who has played the part in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films including Thor, The Avengers, and Avengers: Infinity War.
Read more: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/25/marvel-tv-shows-loki-connected-cinematic-universe/?source=Snapzu

The end of Blu-ray

Thanks to the rise of streaming, Samsung is discontinuing its Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray player lines. That's lousy news for people who love older TV shows and movies.
Read more: https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-end-of-blu-ray/?source=Snapzu

'Green Book' Wins Best Picture Oscar, and Critics Aren't Happy

The New York Times and Los Angeles Times critics were very displeased with "Green Book" winning Best Picture at the Oscars
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How 'Black Panther' is both a popular film and Oscar worthy

The film, directed by Ryan Coogler with a predominantly black cast in a mainstream blockbuster, was already “popular” by box office standards. (Black Panther earned $1.3 billion worldwide.) It’s also not the first mainstream successful film to have awards potential. The distinction between what is considered “popular” and what is considered “awards worthy” seems to be a relatively recent development, and it’s one that Entertainment Weekly and The Take explore in the latest video diving deeper into this year’s Oscar nominees.
Read more: https://ew.com/oscars/2019/02/23/black-panther-oscars-popular-film/??source=Snapzu

How an Author Accidentally Solved an Infamous Murder Case While Writing a Book About It

After four years researching one of the most notorious killings in Northern Ireland’s history, New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe made a shocking discovery that may have actually solved the crime. His new book, Say Nothing, claims to unmask the person who fatally shot Jean McConville, a widowed mother of 10, in 1972 during the sectarian conflict known as the Troubles.
Read more: http://time.com/5534376/say-nothing-patrick-radden-keefe-interview/?source=Snapzu

Adam Levine's Nipples During Super Bowl Spark Complaints to FCC About Gender Equality

It's been 15 years since Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson's breast during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, but Adam Levine's strip show at this year's game is renewing conversation about the original nipplegate and the disparity in how male and female nudity is perceived by the FCC and the public.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/adam-levines-nipples-at-super-bowl-spark-complaints-gender-equality-1189207?source=Snapzu

People rush to excuse rock stars behaving badly – even the mediocre ones

"But if we get rid of all the paedophiles, we won’t have any estate agents/plumbers/accountants left!” wailed literally no one ever. And yet, this plaint is regularly repeated when it comes to artists accused of abusive behaviour, even now, after everything. Because, really, how can we possibly expect people to make decent music without committing some casual sexual abuse? Last week, the New York Times published allegations of psychological and sexual abuse against navel-gazing indie bore Ryan Adams, all of which he denies. Several women, including his ex-wife, Mandy Moore, claimed Adams’ behaviour put them off the music industry.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/feb/23/excuse-rock-stars-behaving-badly?source=Snapzu

Captain Marvel Rotten Tomatoes Review Bomb Results in MCU Record Low

The onslaught of negative Rotten Tomatoes reviews for Captain Marvel has seen the film plunge to the lowest-rating of all the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Nearly two weeks ahead of its release, Captain Marvel currently has a 45% Audience Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This is way below the next lowest MCU flick, 2008's The Incredible Hulk, which has a rating of 70%. Last week, online trolls who don't want the MCU's first female-led flick to succeed began filing fake and negative reviews in an attempt to purposefully lower the film's Audience Rating.
Read more: https://www.cbr.com/captain-marvel-rotten-tomatoes-reviews-mcu-record-low/?source=Snapzu

How to write a fiction book cover blurb that can make your novel a best-seller

If you plan to self-publish your novel, the most important thing you will ever write is the cover blurb for your book. Here’s how to do it right (with examples from top authors of the 21st century).
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'Captain Marvel' Review Bombers Have Dropped Rotten Tomatoes Audience Rating to Lowest in MCU

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Arrow Rumored To Be Canceled

It is being claimed that both Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow will be canceled and come to an end by The CW following the next season on the television network. It's said both of the shows will end following the 2019-20 broadcast year and the Crisis On Infinite Earths event, which may have something to do with the cancelations.
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'I can't even look at the cover': the most disturbing books

From hiding from a copy of The Exorcist to being unnerved by the likes of Shirley Jackson, Stephen King and Iain Banks, here are your most alarming reading experiences
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2019/feb/21/i-cant-even-look-at-the-cover-the-most-disturbing-books?source=Snapzu

R. Kelly surrenders; charged with sexually abusing 4 — at least 3 of them minors

More than a decade after surviving a high-profile child pornography trial, R. Kelly on Friday was is back in police custody — this time accused of sexual misconduct with underage girls. The embattled R&B singer was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He is expected to appear in bond court Saturday — one day after Cook County prosecutors alleged in an explosive indictment filed Friday that the abuse involved four victims, at least three of them minors, from 1998 to 2010.
Read more: https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/r-kelly-charged-aggravated-criminal-sexual-abuse?source=Snapzu

Smollett suspended from Empire TV show

Jussie Smollett will not appear in the final two episodes of Empire, the show's executive producers have said. In a statement, they said the past few weeks had been "incredibly emotional" for the team. They called allegations that Mr Smollett had falsely claimed he was the victim of a hate crime "disturbing". The 36-year-old African-American actor is accused of filing a fake police report claiming he was the victim of a homophobic and racist assault.
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Actor Jussie Smollett charged with felony

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett faces a felony charge of disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false report claiming two men attacked him last month, a Chicago Police Department spokesman tweeted Wednesday night. Anthony Guglielmi said charges were approved by the Cook County State's Attorney Office and "Detectives will make contact with his legal team to negotiate a reasonable surrender for his arrest."
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Archive shows medieval nun faked her own death to escape convent

Archbishop’s register reveals how Joan of Leeds crafted a dummy of her body that was buried, while she pursued ‘the way of carnal lust’
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/feb/11/archive-shows-medieval-nun-faked-her-own-death-to-escape-convent?source=Snapzu

When technology is something to sing about

7 ways music exposes our feelings about technology
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TV Ratings: 'Walking Dead' Hits All-Time Lows

Sunday's episode of The Walking Dead got dunked on, falling to its lowest ratings ever. Airing opposite the NBA All-Star Game on TNT and TBS, the AMC series recorded its smallest total audience and adults 18-49 rating in its nine-season history. The episode averaged just 4.54 million viewers and a 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic, off 12 percent in viewers and 15 percent in the demo from its midseason premiere the previous week.
Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/walking-dead-falls-all-time-ratings-lows-1188300?source=Snapzu

Silicon Valley's Zach Woods Joins Veep Creator Armando Iannucci's Sci-Fi Comedy Pilot Avenue 5 at HBO

Silicon Valley star Zach Woods is making tracks to Avenue 5, HBO’s sci-fi comedy pilot from Veep creator Armando Iannucci. The potential series, which the cabler describes as a futuristic satire set mostly in space, stars Hugh Laurie as the captain of the intergalactic cruise ship Avenue 5. Woods will play the series-regular role of Matt Spencer, Avenue 5’s head of Customer Relations. Despite being a nihilist, Matt is a nice guy who can’t wait to get to the end of his final cruise before promotion to a more senior role on Earth. He has a performance background, but gave up trying to make it as an entertainer years ago.
Read more: https://tvline.com/2019/02/20/zach-woods-avenue-5-hbo-space-comedy-cast/?source=Snapzu

‘Man In The High Castle’s 4th Season To Be Last For Amazon’s Alt-History Series

The upcoming coming fourth season of the acclaimed Amazon series based on Philip K. Dick’s 1962 novel will be its last, I’ve learned. That fourth and final season is set to launch on the Jeff Bezos-founded streamer this fall. MITHC meticulously and often chillingly depicts an alternative history where the harsh Nazis and Imperial Japan won World War II and carved up the globe, including the crown jewel of North America. Almost two decades into their rule a resistance has emerged fueled by mysterious films that show a reality much like our own.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2019/02/man-in-the-high-castle-canceled-season-4-last-amazon-explains-philip-k-dick-video-1202559680/?source=Snapzu

Jussie Smollett now a suspect in criminal investigation, grand jury hears evidence

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was "officially classified" a suspect in a criminal investigation Wednesday for allegedly filing a false police report, according to a tweet from Chicago police spokesman Officer Anthony Guglielmi. A Cook County grand jury was hearing evidence just weeks after the young actor reported being the victim of a hate crime on January 29, the police spokesman said. Filing a false police report is a Class 4 felony.
Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/20/entertainment/jussie-smollett-attack/index.html?source=Snapzu

Fortnite festival organisers to be sued

The company behind Fortnight is suing the organisers of a live event based on the video game. Exciting Events ran the unofficial "Fortnite event of the year" in Norwich last weekend, which was criticised for having underwhelming attractions. American firm Epic Games confirmed it had "issued a claim against the organisers" in London's High Court. In an email sent to a ticket holder, Exciting Events said the festival was set-up as an "unofficial" fan event.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-47295343?source=Snapzu

Karl Lagerfeld Has Died

Fashion's most beloved personality has passed away in Paris.
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Football news – Manchester United diamond shows Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a system for every occasion

Back in October 2012, Sir Alex Ferguson admitted to going against his own managerial history and that of Manchester United by the use what he called a "revolutionary" diamond formation. Now, in 2019, Solskjaer has shown that he also has a system for every occasion. Where Chelsea lacked a spark, United’s diamond sparkled every bit as it did at the end of the Ferguson era.
Read more: https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/the-emirates-fa-cup/2018-2019/football-news-manchester-united-diamond-shows-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-has-a-system-for-every-occasion_sto7150516/story.shtml?source=Snapzu

Seeing song through the ears of a synesthete

A lady with synesthesia shows us how she sees music.
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'Saturday Night Live' Spoofs the National Emergency Declaration, and Earns a Rebuke From President Trump

"Those numbers are faker than this emergency"
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9 Polish Movies That Almost Won an Oscar

Close, but no cigar! There was always something – politics, money, or the works of the great masters of cinema – that stood in the way of a Polish triumph at the Academy Awards. Culture.pl presents nine Polish movies in which almost won an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
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AQUAMAN Becomes One Of The 20 Highest Grossing Films Of All-Time

This weekend-plus will be just enough for Aquaman box office to surpass Transformers: Dark of the Moon for the 20th spot on the list of highest-grossing
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Endgame Theory: What Doctor Strange REALLY Saw In The Future

The shock of The Avengers: Infinity War's defeat is enough to shake the MCU's heroes, but at least Tony Stark knows this timeline is the one that eventually leads to victory over Thanos, as promised by Doctor Strange. But we have a theory that Doctor Strange's prophecy isn't what Iron Man or Marvel fans think. Especially since there's really only one future that would make sense for Doctor Strange to see... and he definitely wouldn't describe it to anybody.
Read more: https://screenrant.com/avengers-endgame-theory-doctor-strange/?source=Snapzu

Elton John - I'm Still Standing

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LA Times demands that reporters sign away rights to books, movies and other works they create while working at the paper

The LA Times Guild has been negotiating a new contract with the newspaper, but has hit a wall thanks to an unprecedented demand from the paper's owners: they want writers to sign away the rights to nonfiction books, novels, movies and other works they create separate from their reporting for the paper. The newspaper is also demanding the right to use reporters "byline, biography and likeness" to market these works.
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Why E-books Cannot Kill Print Books?

After years of sales growth, major publishers reported a fall in their e-book sales for the first time this year, introducing new doubts about the potential of e-books in the publishing industry. A Penguin executive even admitted recently that the e-books hype may have driven unwise investment, with the company losing too much confidence in “the power of the word on the page.”
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All Oscar Categories to Air Live After Hollywood Protest

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reversed its controversial decision to hand out four Oscars during the telecast’s commercial breaks. Following a Thursday night meeting with top cinematographers, Academy leadership including president John Bailey and CEO Dawn Hudson have pledged to air every awards category on the live show a week from Sunday. “The Academy has heard the feedback from its membership regarding the Oscar presentation of four awards – Cinematography, Film Editing, Live Action Short...
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The Little House on the Prairie Was Built on Native American Land

Yesterday was Laura Ingalls Wilder's 150th birthday. It's time to take a critical look at her work
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Vince Gilligan’s ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie Headed To Netflix & AMC

No one would comment, but word is that the two networks might have their roles reversed, with Netflix taking first window and AMC second. The Breaking Bad series aired originally on AMC, with seasons subsequently made available for streaming on Netflix. For Netflix and AMC to share the Breaking Bad follow-up is fitting as the two outlets share the credit for the success of the original series. Gilligan acknowledged the streamer’s contribution in his acceptance speech for the series’ first best drama series Emmy win in 2013.
Read more: https://deadline.com/2019/02/breaking-bad-movie-netflix-amc-gilligan-1202556172/?source=Snapzu

The Writing of “Silent Spring”: Rachel Carson and the Culture-Shifting Courage to Speak Inconvenient Truth to Power

“It is, in the deepest sense, a privilege as well as a duty to have the opportunity to speak out — to many thousands of people — on something so important.”
Read more: https://www.brainpickings.org/2017/01/27/rachel-carson-silent-spring-dorothy-freeman/?source=Snapzu

An Open Letter To Game Developers From America's Largest Labor Organization

If an investor was searching for the country’s most explosively successful commodity, they might look to the ground for natural resources or to Wall Street for some new financial instrument. But, the most meteoric success story can be found virtually all around us—in the booming video game industry. Growing by double digits, U.S. video game sales reached $43 billion in 2018, about 3.6 times greater than the film industry’s record-breaking box office.
Read more: https://kotaku.com/an-open-letter-to-game-developers-from-americas-largest-1832652654?source=Snapzu

When Brad Pitt Tried to Save the Lower Ninth Ward

His Make It Right Foundation built 109 homes in New Orleans, but critics say many of them are badly flawed.
Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-02-15/when-brad-pitt-tried-to-save-new-orleans-s-lower-ninth-ward?source=Snapzu

The Lukaku conundrum: why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must deMourinhoify his £75m man

Manchester United may need the Belgian to unlearn everything Mourinho taught him to become the player they need, writes Richard Jolly
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