On Friday a Federal Judge in Manhattan reversed a decision held since 1948 concerning the exhibition of motion pictures. The “Paramount Decrees” stemmed from a Supreme Court ruling that disallowed movie studios from owning their own theaters to. It also ended (or at least curtailed) the practice of “block booking,” in which a studio could
Bosses at two of the UK’s largest disability charities have denied claims they plan to merge as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Scope and Leonard Cheshire have rejected a report in The i newspaper that they had held “advanced merger talks” as repercussions from Covid-19 continue to impact the voluntary and not-for-profit sector. The i said
Kanye West‘s Presidential run just got a death blow, at least in Illinois, where election officials say more than half his submitted signatures are invalid … and that means he’s off the ballot. TMZ broke the story … multiple people stepped up to object after Kanye submitted his petition to get on the ballot in
This guide lays out the seven key steps to focus on to get you working toward long-term financial security. Step 1: Set short-term and long-term goals Step 2: Create a budget Step 3: Build an emergency fund Step 4: Pay off costly credit card debt Step 5: Save for retirement Step 6: Invest for retirement
With bedrooms ranging from Tiny and Small, to Extra Large with gardens and views of the Aegean Sea, few places in the world exude glamor like the Greek island of Mykonos. Located a mere stone’s throw away from the southern beachside lair, known as Scorpios, the first Soho House in Greece encompasses 45 bedrooms, a
When you’re in a park in Barcelona, you will quickly notice just how many people are staying active, either with running or working out. The city is obsessed with it. Over the years, the local councils and governing bodies have put a lot of money into ensuring that people can quench their thirst for exercise
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi walks outside of the New York Stock Exchange its highly anticipated initial public offering on May 10, 2019. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Uber just reported second quarter results including revenue that beat analysts’ expectations but declined by about 29% from $3.17 billion during the same period last year. The stock dipped
Every once in a while, all of the elements of a show converge to produce something that is truly special. Ted Lasso is the result of such a convergence. On paper, Ted Lasso should be an average show. It’s not a new concept, the plotlines are predictable, and the humor isn’t groundbreaking. But you put
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Granted, the interest in the Schumacher Cut of Batman Forever isn’t anywhere near the level of Snyder Cut fervor, but there’s definitely a solid amount of DC fans would sound like they’re game to watch it, assuming all that deleted footage is intact. It would have been nice to have this version of the movie
YouTube stars Tim and Fred Williams went viral with their wholesome reaction to hearing Phil Collins’ song ‘In The Air Tonight’ for the very first time! Check out the moment. Twin brothers Tim and Fred Williams might be on their way to becoming as famous as the artist they appreciate in their latest video after going
Mencap could miss out on £1.5m as a result of the decision to limit the 2020 Virgin London Marathon to elite runners only. The learning disability charity was the official charity partner of this years’ event which was pushed back from its usual date in April until 4 October as a result of the pandemic. But
River Sisters, The Receiver traces the heritage of culture and courage passed by Nancy Hilderbrand, protagonist of River Sisters, The Giver, to her great-granddaughter, Eliza McNeal. A “mere whit of rawhide,” tough, independent, yet, compassionate, Eliza is one of the first female Rural Free Delivery mail carriers. Riding horseback twelve hours a day, through rugged
Best Coast have made a new version of their hit 2010 song “Boyfriend.” In the original, Bethany Cosentino sang mostly to a male figure. Now, the lyrics include different pronouns to make the song more inclusive to LGBTQ+ listeners. For example, the new song opens: I wish he was my boyfriendI wish she was my
(CNN) — Avgeek desktop gamers and wannabe airline captains can finally get the high-altitude fix they’ve been craving. Following a prolonged period of hibernation, the rebooted Microsoft Flight Simulator, officially available on August 18, could be the perfect antidote to pandemic-induced cabin fever — or to airplane cabin withdrawal symptoms, for those who’ve been bumped
Motorcyclists pass a 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) billboard at the Tun Razak Exchange development in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 3, 2016. Olivia Harris | Reuters Goldman Sachs on Friday lowered its previously stated quarterly net earnings applicable to common shareholders to $197 million from $2.25 billion. The bank said in a filing it had set
In the heart of a year-round destination with a near constant temperature of 86°F (30°C), the Dhoni Loft Water Villas of Como Coacoa Island, Maldives, present a tropical paradise ideal for adventure and rejuvenation. From its personalised service and sophisticated cuisine, to the resort’s distinctive design, authentic culture, orchestrated cruise trips and innumerable out-and-indoor activities,
Exclusive When it comes to love, Kamal “Chance” Givens is living up to his name … ’cause he’s returning to TV for a dating show, and this time … he’s the star. Chance — best known for pursuing Tiffany “New York” Pollard on VH1’s “I Love New York” — is back in the game with
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Chuck E. Cheese is distracting himself from his company’s ongoing bankruptcy filing, and he’s doing it on Twitch by playing Fall Guys. The chain of animatronic-filled pizza restaurants has an intrinsic link to video games. It was founded by Nolan Bushnell, the father of Atari and one of the driving forces behind the medium’s popularity in
Kindergarten Cop, the 1990 PG-13 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a detective who goes undercover as a kindergarten school teacher to take down a drug kingpin, has been pulled from a Portland, Ore., drive-in festival after accusations the film “romanticizes over-policing.” Local publication Williamette Week reports that the NW Film Center had planned to kick
Charities should take advantage of relaxed laws around board and general meetings, or enact compliance measures, as soon as possible to ensure there are no future governance issues when the provisions end next month, a legal expert has advised. Speaking to Third Sector, Nicola Evans, charities counsel at law firm BDP Pitmans, warned organisations must not “bank
Please note our writers visited Devon prior to the coronavirus pandemic Devon’s boutique hotels are geared towards design devotees who want a beautiful rural setting, but don’t want to abandon urban standards. Contemporary decor, first-class dining and exceptional service is the norm, with added luxuries that include cocktail bars, spas and private cinemas. Most are
A shopper wearing a protective face mask browses luxury handbags inside a Louis Vuitton boutique in Moscow, Russia. Bloomberg | Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic has put many industries into crisis mode, and luxury retail is one of them. With fewer places to see and be seen, shoppers are slowing their spending, with an estimate
Blink-182 have returned with a brand new song. It’s “Quarantine”, because, well, it was recorded by the band while in quarantine and is heavy in lyrical content about the quarantine. “Quarantine, fuck this disease,” sings Mark Hoppus. “I’d rather be on Star Tours or stuck at the DMV/ Quarantine, no not for me/ I thought
The travel trade took a trip to the green Thursday. Online trip booking stocks and hotel shares hit session highs after the State Department’s announcement that it would lift its global health travel advisory on what it said were “improving” health and safety conditions in some countries. The department said it would return “to [its]
People gather at the entrance for the New York State Department of Labor offices in Brooklyn on March 20, 2020. The Federal Reserve estimates that 47 million people could lose their jobs before the COVID-19 crisis ends. Andrew Kelly | REUTERS Futures tied to major U.S. equity averages held steady in overnight trading on Thursday
Updated 08/06/2020: Amazon’s A League of Their Own series has officially been given the green light, Deadline reports. The series, which comes from Mozart in the Jungle executive producer Will Graham and Broad City‘s Abbi Jacobson, will be a reimagining of Penny Marshall’s beloved 1992 film. The new show will feature all-new characters who try to carve out their own
Book industry professionals and writers have launched an initiative to support Black voices in publishing: an online silent auction called Authors for Black Voices. The auction started on August 3 and will run until 11:59 PM EDT on August 31. All funds from the auction will support nonprofits working towards racial justice in publishing, education,
We’re bored in the house and in the house bored, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dress up. Take it from Wan-Ji Chang, 83, and Sho-Er Hsu, 84, owners of the Wansho Laundry in Taiwan. The octogenarian couple went viral on Instagram for their quarantine ‘fits and expert modeling, bringing a much-needed bright spot to