(#1) Politics|Jeff Sessions, as Attorney General, Could Overhaul Department He's ... [New York Times]
After nearly a quarter-century away, Mr. Sessions — now known simply as Jeff — is poised to return to the department to clean house as President-elect Donald J. Trump's nominee for attorney general, with a mandate to carry out the “law and order ...
(#2) Sharon Jones, Soul Singer With Dap-Kings, Dies at 60 [New York Times]
Sharon Jones, a powerhouse soul singer with a gritty voice, fast feet and indomitable energy, died Friday of pancreatic cancer. She was 60. Her death was confirmed by Judy Miller Silverman, her publicist. She said Ms. Jones died at Bassett Medical ...
(#3) The Edge of Seventeen Is an Instant Teen Classic [The Atlantic]
The Edge of Seventeen is a sharp portrait of a 17-year-old roiled by hormones and emotions. Craig is candid about what a nightmare her protagonist Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) can be. Nadine is prone to moments of cruelty or gracelessness, and proves at ...
(#4) Kanye West, a Trump supporter? As always, it's complicated [Los Angeles Times]
Kanye West has always had a testy relationship with politics and politeness. But after his widely panned onstage monologue Thursday night at his show in San Jose, where he confirmed rumors that he supported Donald Trump, he may have finally alienated ...
(#5) Nicole Kidman recalls her second failed attempt to date Jimmy Fallon [The Sydney Morning Herald]
As well as talking part in the longest continual film shoot ever for Eyes Wide Shut, her perseverance also carries over into her personal life. Jimmy Fallon rejected Nicole Kidman's advances twice after she admitted she had a crush on him after ...
(#6) Review: Bruno Mars' '24k Magic' Is a Lush Nineties Throwback [RollingStone.com]
Though 24k Magic is shorter than any Stooges record, human Super Bowl halftime show Bruno Mars still wears a lot of hats: giddy uptown-funk savant, bumping-and-grinding R&B time-traveler, Ashford & Simpson–esque quiet-storm balladeer. He also ...
(#7) $25 Million Settlement Reached in Trump University Lawsuit [NBCNews.com]
Donald Trump has agreed to a $25 million settlement to end the fraud cases against his now-defunct Trump University, New York's attorney general said — a move that the president-elect said Saturday was done in order to "focus on the country.".
(#8) The Latin Grammys: A Mashup of Glitter, Rhythm and Politics [New York Times]
Pablo López, left, and Juanes, performing at the Latin Grammy Awards. The broadcast began with their duet “Tu Enemigo,” with lyrics that reject the demonization of immigrants: “Don't ask me what I came for/Better ask yourself how you got here.” Credit ...
(#9) Mickey Mouse Birthday: 10 Facts About Disney Cartoon Character On 88th Anniversary [International Business Times]
Mickey Mouse has been an enduring symbol of the Walt Disney empire and his image has appeared in film, as well as on clothing, home goods and, of, course, as the fun-loving mascot of the Walt Disney theme parks. Now that the big day has finally arrived ...
(#10) 'Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke joins the 'Star Wars' 'Han Solo' movie [Los Angeles Times]
In a truly astonishing crossover, Emilia Clarke of “Game of Thrones” will be joining the “Star Wars” universe. This is not a drill, we repeat, the Mother of Dragons is going to join “Star Wars” canon forever. Clarke, known for her current role on HBO's ...
(#11) 'Designers Won't Dress the Trumps,' Source Says, as Sophie Theallet Writes ... [PEOPLE.com]
In the letter, the designer writes, “As an independent fashion brand, we consider our voice an expression of our artistic and philosophical ideas. The Sophie Theallet brand stands against all discrimination and prejudice. Our runway shows, ad campaigns ...
(#12) Happy 88th birthday to Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse [WFAA.com]
Walt Disney wrote the first script for “Plane Crazy,” the first short created to star Mickey Mouse, while traveling on a train from Chicago to Los Angeles. 2. Disney initially named Mickey Mouse “Mortimer,” until Walt's wife, Lily, suggested “Mickey ...
(#13) Review: Casey Affleck Is the Anchor and Soul of Manchester by the Sea [TIME]
That's what happens to Lee Chandler, the character played by Casey Affleck in Kenneth Lonergan's enveloping, deeply affecting drama Manchester by the Sea. When we first meet Lee, he's working as a super in a nondescript building that you just know, ...
(#14) Five matchups that will define NFL Week 11: Can Aaron Rodgers sling Packers ... [USA TODAY]
Though Aaron Rodgers has reiterated the need to tune out external criticism, the Packers quarterback acknowledged a significant shift has to take place after last week's 47-25 rout at the hands of the Tennessee Titans. If the turnaround doesn't begin ...
(#15) Gretchen Carlson Talks Alleged Sexual Harassment in 20/20 Interview: 'You Fear ... [PEOPLE.com]
Gretchen Carlson made her first interview surrounding the alleged sexual harassment she underwent during her adult life on ABC News' 20/20 on Friday night. The former Fox News anchor spoke to Good Morning America's Amy Robach her experiences with ...
(#16) APEC 2016: Mark Zuckerberg, fundador de Facebook, llegó para cumbre| VIDEO [LaRepública.pe]
El fundador de Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, arribó esta noche a Lima para participar en la Cumbre APEC 2016. Su vuelo aterrizó en el aeropuerto internacional Jorge Chávez; sin embargo, su traslado pasó desapercibido. PUEDES VER: Barack Obama ya ...
(#17) Britney Spears' Slumber Party Video: Sexiest Moments [PEOPLE.com]
Is it getting hot in here, or is it just Britney Spears? Spears latest musical offering — “Slumber Party” — has gotten the video treatment, and although it's been online for less than 12 hours, fans are already freaking out. Why? Because Spears looks ...
(#18) Leaked Snapchat photo allegedly shows Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly with marijuana [Sporting News]
Plus, it just adds to Kelly's poor reputation, which dates back to getting kicked off Clemson for "conduct detrimental to the team." A few months after that, Kelly was arrested and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after getting in a fight with ...
(#19) Michael Shannon Interview: 'If you're voting for Trump, it's time for the urn' [The Epoch Times]
Michael Shannon, the actor, slammed Donald Trump and his supporters during a recent interview, perhaps going too far, saying that “if you're voting for Trump, it's time for the urn.” Shannon, in a profanity-laced tirade, suggested that it was middle ...
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