Monday, February 27, 2017

Gael Garc�a Bernal takes aim at Trump"s wall


Gael GarcĂ­a Bernal Pone a Trump en Su Lugar en los Oscars 2017

In a stunning turn, "Moonlight" won the best picture Oscar after "La La Land" was incorrectly named. The "La La Land" team were in the process of giving thanks when it was announced that the wrong film had been read and that "Moonlight" was the real winner.

Emma Stone, Casey Affleck, Mahershala Ali and Viola Davis won acting awards. Director Barry Jenkins and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney won the adapted screenplay award for "Moonlight" and Kenneth Lonnergan won for his original script, "Manchester by the Sea."

Source: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-oscars-2017-89th-academy-awards-gael-garc-a-bernal-takes-a-1488165577-htmlstory.html

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Date Night! Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross Step Out for Oscars Five Weeks After Welcoming Son Lars


Mel Gibson on New Movie Hacksaw Ridge

No sign of sleep deprivation here!

New parents Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross walked the red carpet at Sundays Academy Awards, looking radiant just five weeks after Ross gave birth to her first and Gibsons ninth child, son Lars Gerard.

Gibson looked dapper ina traditional tux whileRoss opted for a powder blue strapless gown and coordinating clutch.

The couple is in attendance to support Hacksaw Ridge,whichis nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Gibson both accolades of which the Hollywood veteran took home in 1996 for Braveheart.

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Although little Lars didnt join his parents for Sundays ceremony, he was present the day his dad, 61,learned ofHacksaw Ridges Oscar nods just four days after his sons birth.

What could be more exciting than listening to the nominations being announced while holding my newborn son! the actor and director said in a statement. This is a truly wonderful honor.

Watch the PEOPLE & EW Red Carpet Live Oscars pre-show on Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT on the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN). Go to PEOPLE.com/PEN, or download the app on your favorite device. Then watch our Red Carpet Fashion Wrap-Up after the Oscars!

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Ross and Gibsonappeared at the Golden Globes together on Jan. 8, just 12 days before Lars was born. Ross dazzled in a floor-length silver gown with drop waistline, supporting Gibson as Hacksaw Ridgewas honored with three nominations.

Theyre thrilled and Lars is adorable, a source told people of gibson and ross baby boyshortly following his arrival. Theirfamily is all around them and Mel is over the moon. Theyre home andeverybody is healthy and happy!

Source: http://people.com/awards/oscars-2017-mel-gibson-rosalind-ross-red-carpet/

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Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Auli"i Cravalho perform "How Far I"ll Go" from "Moana" at Oscars 2017


"Moana" Star Auli’i Cravalho Sings "How Far I"ll Go," Lights up 2017 Oscars Stage

Track is up for Best Original Song

Hamilton starLin-Manuel Miranda performed the Moana song How Far Ill Go with singerAulii Cravalho at the Oscars.

Miranda andCravalho performed How Far Ill Go, which was up for Best Original Song, in a performance introduced byDwayne The Rock Johnson, who voiced Maui in the film.

Watch below:

#Oscars: @LinManuel raps the intro to Auli"i Cravalho"s "How Far I"ll Go" from @DisneyMoana. pic.twitter.com/lYugdlQVM8

Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 27, 2017

The2017 Oscarsended in chaos as the wrong film was announced as the winner of Best Picture.

Moonlight actuallywon Best Picture on the night, but La La Land was initially, mistakenly announced as the winner.

The 89th Academy Awards were heldat the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeleson Sunday night(February 26), withJimmy Kimmel hosting.

La La Landwon six awards on the night. Best Production Design wasLa La Lands first award of the evening, it later won Best Score, Best Original Song and BestCinematography. It also triumphed in some of the major categories:La La Landdirector Damien Chazellebecame the youngest filmmaker to win Best Director, while Emma Stone won Best Actress.

Mahershala Ali won the first award of the night,Best Supporting Actor for his part in moonlight.viola davis won best Supporting Actress for Fences. Meanwhile,Manchester By The Sea won Best Original Screenplay, while the films Casey Affleck picked up Best Actor.

Elsewhere, Suicide Squad won Best Make-Up, with the award dedicated to all the immigrants. Fantastic Beasts picked up Best Costume.OJ: Made In America won Best Documentary Feature.Best Sound Editing was won by Arrival, while Best Sound Mixing went to Hacksaw Ridge.Hacksaw Ridge also picked up Best Film Editing.Best Animated Short Film was won by Piper.Zootopiawon Best Animated Feature Film. The Jungle Book won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.The White Helmet wonBest Documentary Short Subject.

Iranian directorAsghar Farhadi didnt attend to pick up the Best Foreign Film award which he won for his movie The Saleman but in a sent message hit out at Trumpsinhumane Muslim ban.

See the full winners list below:

Best Picture: MoonlightActor: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the SeaActress: Emma Stone, La La LandSupporting Actor: Mahershala Ali, MoonlightSupporting Actress: Viola Davis, FencesAnimated Feature: ZootopiaCinematography: La La LandCostume Design: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemDirection: Damien Chazelle, La La LandDocumentary Feature: O.J.: Made in AmericaDocumentary Short: The White HelmetsFilm Editing: Hacksaw RidgeForeign Language Film: The SalesmanMakeup and Hairstyling: Suicide SquadScore: La La LandSong: City of Stars from La La LandProduction Design: La La LandAnimated Short: PiperLive Action Short: SingSound Editing: ArrivalSound Mixing: Hacksaw RidgeVisual Effects: The Jungle BookAdapted Screenplay: MoonlightOriginal Screenplay: Manchester by the Sea

Source: http://www.nme.com/news/film/watch-lin-manuel-miranda-and-aulii-cravalho-perform-how-far-ill-go-from-moana-at-oscars-2017-1994652

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Watch Justin Timberlake"s Dazzling 2017 Oscars Performance


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Justin Timberlake opened the 2017 Academy Awards with a euphoric performance of hisOscar-nominated hit "Can"t Stop the Feeling."

timberlake, in his best suit and tie, delivered the Trolls single as he sauntered down the aisles of the Dolby Theatre and took the stage, where he was joined by a slew of sharp-dressed dancers. The musician delivered the hit with a few special twists, notably tacking on a delightful cover of Bill Withers" "Lovely Day" at the end.

"I know you know this, Denzel," Timberlake cracked to Denzel Washington, as he transitioned seamlessly between the two songs.

"Can"t Stop the Feeling" marks Timberlake"s first nomination and the first time he"s performed at the Oscars.

Timberlake is up for the award alongside co-writers Max Martin and Karl Johan Schuster. The pop star executive produced the soundtrack, which features a few originals alongside the film"s stars covering classic songs like Lionel Richie"s "Hello," Cyndi Lauper"s "True Colors" and Simon & Garfunkel"s "The Sound of Silence." "Can"t Stop the Feeling" was Timberlake"s first single since his posthumous Michael Jackson collaboration "Love Never Felt So Good" was released in 2014, though he continued to debut singles off his 2013 album The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2 until 2015.

Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/watch-justin-timberlakes-dazzling-2017-oscars-performance-w468877

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Justin Timberlake had everyone dancing with his opening Oscars number


Justin Timberlake Reveals How Jessica Biel Helped Him ‘Win’ Even Before Oscars 2017

The 89th Academy Awards felt like the Grammy Awards when Justin Timberlake came out of nowhere to open up the show on Sunday night and charm the tuxes and dresses off the crowd.

Host Jimmy Kimmel enlisted the help of Timberlake"s catchy "Can"t Stop The Feeling," from the movie Trolls, and the performance filled the very expensive room with awkward dancing and smiles.

Timberlake threw in a bit of "Lovely Day, by Bill Withers during his performance while managing to sneak in a dance with his wife, Jessica Biel.

The reactions to the performance were mixed, with folks in the audience seeming to have a great time and more skeptical Twitter audience.

you can watch the full performance below.

source: http://mashable.com/2017/02/26/justin-timberlake-oscars-performance-/

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New Couple Alert? Dev Patel and Tilda Cobham-Hervey Hold Hands at Pre-Oscars 2017 Party


Dev Patel (Lion) LIVE from Academy Awards Oscars 2017 Red Carpet

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Lion starDev Patelwas spotted with a surprise guest at a pre-Oscars party SaturdayTildaCobham-Hervey, who starred with him in the upcomingfilmHotel Mumbai.

The twoattended the Weinstein Company"s bashat Montage Beverly Hills Saturday with the actor"s mother, Anita Patel. They were spotted holding hands and sat together at co-founderHarvey Weinstein"s table, on either side of dev"s mom.

they all sat withother stars from Lion, includingNicole Kidman, who plays Dev"smom, andSunny Pawar, who plays the child version of hischaracter.

Dev, Tilda and his mother were often engaged in conversation. He was also seen wrapping his arm around his mom as she wiped tears of joy.

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The Weinstein Company is the distributor of bothLion andHotel Mumbai, which is set for release later this year. Last month, while filming in Mumbai, Dev andTildavisited a cookie bakery together.

The actor is nominated for his first individual Oscar, forBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, for his role in Lion. The actor rose to fame after starring in the 2008 filmSlumdog Millionaire, which won eight Oscars, including Best Picture.Lion is nominated for six.

Watch The Oscars Live at 7p.m. ET/4p.m. PT on ABC, and join the conversation at Oscar.com and #Oscars. For complete Oscars coverage, tune in to E! News at 7 p.m. and Fashion Police at 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27.

Source: http://www.eonline.com/news/832054/new-couple-alert-dev-patel-and-tilda-cobham-hervey-hold-hands-at-pre-oscars-2017-party

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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Trump will not attend the White House correspondents" dinner


Complete Story Trump: "I will not attend the White House Correspondents" Dinner"
Updated 2:56pm, Saturday, February 25, 2017

President Donald Trump will not attend the White House correspondents" dinner this year.

Trump announced his decision on Twitter late Saturday afternoon. The dinner is scheduled for April 29.

I will not be attending the White House Correspondents" Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 25, 2017

He tweeted: I will not be attending the White House Correspondents" Association Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well and have a great evening!

President Trump"s most significant tweets since he became president

February 21st, 2017

After reports surfaced of GOP lawmakers getting heckled by their constituents at town hall events, the president came to their defense on Twitter.

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President Trump"s most significant tweets since he became president

February 21st, 2017

After reports surfaced of GOP lawmakers getting heckled by their constituents at town hall events, the president came to

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February 20th, 2017

President Trump tweeted this photo to announce the hiring of General H.R. McMasteras National Security Adviser. The role was vacated after the resignation of Michael Flynn.

February 20th, 2017

President Trump tweeted this photo to announce the hiring of General H.R. McMasteras National Security Adviser. The role was vacated after the resignation of Michael Flynn.

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February 19th, 2017

President Trump sent this clarification tweet after a reference to Sweden that was confusing even to the Swedes.

February 19th, 2017

President Trump sent this clarification tweet after a reference to Sweden that was confusing even to the Swedes.

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February 14th, 2017

After the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, Trump tweeted that the "real story" is the leak of White House information to the press.

February 14th, 2017

After the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, Trump tweeted that the "real story" is the leak of White House information to the press.

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February 11th, 2017

President Trump tweeted several updates on his meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The two leaders a joint statement from Trump"s Mar-a-Lago estate after North Korea performed a ballistic missile test. less

February 11th, 2017

President Trump tweeted several updates on his meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The two leaders a joint statement from Trump"s Mar-a-Lago estate after North Korea performed a ... more Photo: @realDonaldTrump/Twitter

February 9th, 2017

After the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that his controversial travel ban cannot be put back in place, the president took to Twitter to stress his commitment to reinstating the ban. Trump can appeal this decision to the Supreme Court, but is not likely to do so until Neil Gorsuch is confirmed by the Senate.

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February 9th, 2017

After the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that his controversial travel ban cannot be put back in place, the president took to Twitter to stress his commitment to reinstating the ban.

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February 7th, 2017

After long delays for the confirmations of cabinet picks Jeff Sessions, Tom Price and others, the president accused the Democrats of obstruction. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren presented a 1986 anti-Sessions letter from Coretta Scott King on the Senate Floor, but was ruled out of order andsilenced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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February 7th, 2017

After long delays for the confirmations of cabinet picks Jeff Sessions, Tom Price and others, the president accused the Democrats of obstruction. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren

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February 7th, 2017

After telling Fox News host Bill O"Reilly during an interview that he "respects" Russian president Vladimir Putin, Trump defended himself with this tweet after facing intense criticism for his remarks.

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February 7th, 2017

After telling Fox News host Bill O"Reilly during an interview that he "respects" Russian president Vladimir Putin, Trump defended himself with this tweet after facing intense criticism for his

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February 6th, 2017

After a number ofapproval ratingpolls showing his rating in the low 40s were released, Trump referred to the polls as "fake news."

February 6th, 2017

After a number ofapproval ratingpolls showing his rating in the low 40s were released, Trump referred to the polls as "fake news." Photo: @realDonaldTrump/Twitter

February 4th, 2017

President Trump tweeted this after U.S. District Judge JamesRobart issued a temporary nationwide restraining order on Trump"s controversial travel ban.

February 4th, 2017

President Trump tweeted this after U.S. District Judge JamesRobart issued a temporary nationwide restraining order on Trump"s controversial travel ban.

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February 4th, 2017

President Trump tweeted this after U.S. District Judge James Robartissueda temporary nationwide restraining order on Trump"s controversial travel ban.

February 4th, 2017

President Trump tweeted this after U.S. District Judge James Robartissueda temporary nationwide restraining order on Trump"s controversial travel ban.

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February 3rd, 2017

After making fun of former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for low ratings on the new Celebrity Apprentice, Schwarzenegger offered to switch jobs with the president. Refusing to let Arnold get the final word, Trump issued this tweet.

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February 3rd, 2017

After making fun of former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for low ratings on the new Celebrity Apprentice, Schwarzenegger offered to switch jobs with the president. Refusing to let

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February 3rd, 2017

After reports surfaced that a phone call with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull turned hostile, Trump was quick to claim that the conversation was "civil." Turnbull stated that the call ended "courteously."

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February 3rd, 2017

After reports surfaced that a phone call with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull turned hostile, Trump was quick to claim that the conversation was "civil." Turnbull stated that the

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February 3rd, 2017

The president tweeted this after Iran performed a ballistic missile test. The days of turning a blind eye to Irans hostile and belligerent actions toward the United States and the world community are over, former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn said in a statement.

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February 3rd, 2017

The president tweeted this after Iran performed a ballistic missile test. The days of turning a blind eye to Irans hostile and belligerent actions toward the United States and the world

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February 1st, 2017

After much backlash regarding the implementation of the travel ban, Trump took to Twitter to defend its intentions.

February 1st, 2017

After much backlash regarding the implementation of the travel ban, Trump took to Twitter to defend its intentions.

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January 31st, 2017

President Trump announced his appointment of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court with this tweet.

January 31st, 2017

President Trump announced his appointment of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court with this tweet.

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January 31st, 2017

A microphone snafu during a press conference held by Congressional Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer led to mockery from the president.

January 31st, 2017

A microphone snafu during a press conference held by Congressional Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer led to mockery from the president.

Photo: @realDonaldTrump/Twitter

January 27th, 2017

After floating the idea of a 20% import tax on Mexican goods as a way to pay for the border wall, Trump defended his proposal with this tweet.

January 27th, 2017

After floating the idea of a 20% import tax on Mexican goods as a way to pay for the border wall, Trump defended his proposal with this tweet.

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January 25th, 2017

President Trump continues to insist that there was widespread voter fraud during the election, despite there being no evidence to support his claim. His efforts to launch an investigation have since stalled.

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January 25th, 2017

President Trump continues to insist that there was widespread voter fraud during the election, despite there being no evidence to support his claim. His efforts to launch an investigation have

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January 24th, 2017

The president threatened to use federal forces to stop violence in the city of Chicago, after a surge of shootings in January of 2017.

January 24th, 2017

The president threatened to use federal forces to stop violence in the city of Chicago, after a surge of shootings in January of 2017.

Photo: @realDonaldTrump/Twitter

January 22nd, 2017

President Trump issued this tweet in response to the women"s marches across the country to protest his presidency. Celebrities joined in throngs at these marches, including Madonna, Julia Roberts, Katy Perry and Amy Schumer.

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Trump will not attend the White House correspondents" dinner

Questions about whether the dinner - an annual gathering of journalists and the people they cover, typically headlined by the sitting president - was appropriate had already existed before Trump took office. Since his inauguration and his increasingly fraught relationship with the press, however, calls to boycott the annual event have grown louder.

Liberal comedian Samantha Bee announced in January that she was planning an alternative event on the same night for "journalists and non-irritating celebrities from around the world." (Its tentative name: "Not the white house correspondents" dinner."

(c) the Washington Post

Source: http://www.sfgate.com/national/article/Trump-will-not-attend-the-White-House-10959550.php

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