Category: Entertainment

What’s going on with Calvin Harris and Nicole Scherzinger?

New rumors have flooded the web, suggesting that Calvin Harris and X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger could be romantically involved.

The whole story became viral when Harris and Scherzinger were photographed arm-in-arm leaving a London nightclub together, which consequently prompted speculation about how these two are actually connected.

Though, the matter was quickly shut down by sources close to the two, confirming to E! News that Harris and Scherzinger are only friends.

Harris’ romantical endeavors have been keeping gossip outlets busy over the last few months, primarily due to his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift and their break up, which rumor has it that Swift cheated on Harris.

The female pop star, on the other hand, appears to have quickly moved on, as she is currently in a relationship with Internet boyfriend and Hollywood actor, Tom Hiddleston. The couple has been photographed together in numerous events over the last few weeks.

Furthermore, the fact that Hiddleston has been publicly over displaying his affection towards Swift has been commented as quite uncharacteristic, as the British actor was known for maintaining a low-profile about his personal life.

Circling back to Harris and Scherzinger, the same source that spoke to E! News characterized them as ‘casual friend‘ and nothing more than that.

“They’re casual friends, and if they see each other at a club or party they will chill,” the source says. “They are not hooking up or hanging out. Calvin isn’t rebounding with anyone at this time.”

Moreover, the particular claim is further cemented by the fact that the pop singer is still in a relationship with tennis player Grigor Dimitrov, who used to date tennis star Maria Sharapova.

According to people close to Harris, he is currently having trouble rebalancing from his recent break-up with Swift, whose immediate recovery with Tom Hiddleston might make matters even worse for the 32-year-old DJ.

Source: E! News

July 12, 2016
Khloé Kardashian has kicked Lamar Odom out after finding Crack Pipe

Latest gossip reports suggest that reality TV superstar, Khloé Kardashian, has kicked her soon-to-be ex-husband Lamar Odom out of the house she rented for him while he was recovering from his overdose accident in Las Vegas.

More specifically, the reason behind this decision lies in the fact that she found a crack pipe within the property, which proves that Odom hasn’t still managed to resolve his drug addiction, despite last year’s near-death incident.

As TMZ has originally reported, Kardashian has been renting a $25,000 per month luxurious estate for Odom, which is located near her own home, after he was released from the hospital. Kardashian chose to rent a house for Odom in an effort to avoid having to check in with him at a rehab center.

The 6,400 square foot pad has reportedly been on a lease that is due to end next month, which Kardashian is not planning to renew, sources close to her confirmed to TMZ.

At the time of writing, gossip outlets report that Odom is couch-surfing and staying with friends. As Celebuzz has correctly pointed out, Odom is effectively homeless at the moment.

Furthermore, it is also worth adding that Kardashian filed for divorce in May, since she dismissed the first one’s petition, which was filed in December 2013, just a few weeks before getting validated, due to Odom’s drug overdose in the Nevada brothel.

The second filling includes all the details that the couple had agreed on in the first divorce, while a prenup exists as well. Besides various financial settlements, Kardashian has stated in the past that she will be legally dropping the Odom name and go back to her maiden handle.

Kardashian has reportedly based the divorce claiming irreconcilable differences. Since the divorce was filed in California, it will take a six-month time frame for it to become final.

Via: People Magazine

July 11, 2016
Lil Wayne hospitalized after suffering another seizure

Famous hip-hop artist, Lil Wayne, has been once again hospitalized after suffering a seizure moments before he was supposed to perform at a Las Vegas event.

Wayne was immediately sent to ICU — intensive care unit — where he spent some time before doctors managed to rebalance his condition.

TMZ’s report says that the doctors’ verdict suggests that Wayne’s seizure resulted from issues with the medication he has been taking. According to people close to the matter, Wayne’s physicians have been struggling the past few months to determine the proper balance for his prescripted medicines.

Doctors also mentioned that the specific seizure can be considered as ‘severe‘. The incident took place sometime last week, and since then Wayne has been released and is currently resting in Miami, Florida.

It is worth noting here that Wayne has epilepsy, a fact that is irrefutably linked to his series of seizures.

In the past few weeks, Wayne had gone through a similar episode as well, only that time the seizures occurred while he was flying on his private jet plane, which is the primary mean of transportation for the artist’s cross-country tour.

The private jet was forced to do two emergency landings due to Wayne’s sudden seizure attack, in both of which the hip-hop singer was hospitalized.

Building on the report that his physicians have, until now, failed to figure a correct balance for Wayne’s medication, TMZ suggested that a Promethazine and Codeine syrup cocktail which the artist was seen drinking before boarding the flight, could be the culprit behind the two emergency landings.

Though, sources close to Wayne confirmed to the gossip outlet that the incident was a result of Wayne not taking his medications.

Furthermore, Wayne had successfully managed to hit the stage at his scheduled E3 2016 performance, just a few days after the two in-flight seizures had taken place.

Wayne’s latest missed performance would have been at a pre-UFC 200 party at the TAO nightclub in Sin City.

Source: TMZ

July 11, 2016
Report: Ex-Fox News show hostess, Gretchen Carlson, not the only Roger Ailes victim

NEW YORK CITY, NY – New reports have surfaced online, from alleged victims of Fox News chairman, Roger Ailes, following the sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by Gretchen Carlson, former host of ‘Fox & Friends’.

After the lawsuit was officially issued, a number of Fox News on-air personalities reached to the media anonymously, to reveal that the incident does not come as much of a surprise to them, knowing that the channel’s chairman and Carlson were at odds.

“We thought it would happen after she was taken off of ‘Fox & Friends,’” said one Fox News source who asked to remain anonymous. “She kept quiet because Roger gave her the afternoon show, but everyone at Fox knew it was eventually coming. He hated her and would tell people that she was ‘a crazy, vindictive bitch.’”

Other sources that work for the channel suggest that the concept of a lawsuit first came up back in 2013, when Carlson was dismissed from the Fox & Friends show, though the conflict was settled when Ailes agreed to give her the afternoon show and therefore Carlson did not move forwards with any legal procedures.

Carlson was hosting the “Fox & Friends” morning program from 2006 until 2013, when, allegedly, she was removed due to issuing complaints about her male co-host Steve Doocy.

As far as the lawsuit is concerned, in speficic, Carlson accuses Ailes of mockery when complaining about unequal treatment by male colleagues, and that she was demoted to the afternoon show as retribution, coupled with a severe cut to her payment. Furthermore, Carlson alleges that Fox News chairman demanded her to engage in sexual contact with him, thus making it possible for her to improve her standing at Fox News.

Carlson also mentions in the lawsuit that during these particular occasions, Ailes once told her to “turn around so he could view her posterior.”

Following in the steps of Carlson, at the time of writing, ten women have reached to her attorney, Nancy Erika Smith, to report similar encounters they had with Ailes.

One female contributor said, “He asked me to turn around so he can see my ass,”, describing one of her meetings with the chairman.

Another Fox News employee claims that Ailes told her she could only wear dresses on air. She also mentioned a story regarding Ailes hiring process for on-camera personalities.

“He always brags to people about how he doesn’t do polling or testing when he chooses his on-air talent. He told me that if he was thinking of hiring a woman, he’d ask himself if he would fuck her, and if he would, then he’d hire her to be on-camera. He then said if it was a man he’d think about whether he could sit down for a baseball game with him and not get annoyed of him. If he could, then he’d hire him.”

Carlson’s lawsuit concludes with the allegation that Ailes fired her for refusing the chairman’s sexual advances.

Via: New York Times

July 7, 2016
Don’t Miss the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 – Final Installment

Considered to be one of the most successful franchises of all time, fans from all over the world are excited for the final installment of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Set to show on theaters worldwide on November 20, 2015, the producers and casts are busy promoting the upcoming end of a 4 part movie series.
During the world premiere in Germany, there were more than 6,000 fans who attended. According to the producer of the movie, Nina Jacobson, they decided to hold the said premier in Berlin because German fans were noted to be the “most passionate and committed” toward the whole franchise.

If you are not familiar with the movie The Hunger Game, this is a sci-fi/adventure movie filmed back in 2012. The story took place in a “dystopian post-apocalyptic” future where people lived within the nation called Panem. Every year, boys and girls between the ages 12 to 18 are forced to be part of the Hunger Game which is a televised “hunt” for survival. The participants are required to fight each other to death until only one remains. He or she will then be crowned victor.

Katniss Everdeen is the heroine from District 12 who will eventually fight for the freedom of the nation. Although not picked to be a participant, she willingly took the place of her sister to join the Games. The final installment of the movie will put an end to a war started by Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) the moment she went against the government who destroyed her people. How will it end though? Will General Snow be killed or put to prison? Who will Katniss choose – Peeta or Gale? These are the common questions asked by fans all over the world.

Although the movie franchise is based on the book series written by American author Suzanne Collins, it is still interesting to know how close the movie will be patterned to the book. During the world premiere, Jennifer Lawrence talked about how everything felt good and satisfying despite the fact the franchise is finally ending. “I’m excited for fans to see it. I know it’s going to be your favorite one.”

Without a doubt, fans from all over the world can’t wait for the movie to be shown on theaters on November 20. Based on the movie trailers and sneak peak, you can expect an exciting showdown happening soon!

November 9, 2015
14 Years Of Mythbusters Mayhem Ending Next Season

Millions of people remember when the Mythbusters made an entire cement truck virtually disappear with explosives during an episode of their show. Millions more remember poor Grant testing seasickness cures in a chair designed to produce nausea for what seemed like hours. These episodes, and many more, introduced people to a world of science that they never knew existed. Now, sadly, that journey is coming to an end.

The Mythbusters final season will premiere January 9. The show will continue on its quest to investigate iconic moments in television and movies and urban legends during its final season. During its run, the topics have included everything from Batman’s tools to whether ducks’ quacks echo. The topics of the final episodes have not been revealed, but they are sure to include plenty of explosions, a long time staple of the show.

Hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman have starred in the show since its premiere episode in 2003. Hyneman was actually the one who pitched the idea to Discovery. The M7 Build Team, comprised of Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara (along with several others throughout the years), was introduced in subsequent seasons.

Seth Rogen, James Cameron, Aaron Paul, Vince Gilligan, Sophia Bush have all guest starred on the show, along with many more celebrities. Many of the stars appeared in episodes related to movies they appeared in. Numerous scientists and government officials have also guest starred on the show. President Obama was a guest star back in 2010.

Mythbusters was one of the first shows to harness the power of the internet to increase the popularity of the show. Fans were asked to submit myths online that the show could explore. Fans could also submit issues they had with the testing used to examine the myths, resulting in a number of shows were previous myths were revisited and retested.

Mythbusters is Discovery Channel’s longest-running series. The series has logged 248 episodes, 2950 experiments, 1050 myths, and 900 explosions throughout its run. The series was nominated for an Emmy an astounding seven times. Discovery reported that the Mythbusters library will be moving over to Discovery’s sister network in 2016.

So what is in the future for the Mythbusters? Savage and Hyneman are reportedly involved with a spy drama project in development at CBS based on their personal experience. The duo is reported to be executive producers for the show.

October 23, 2015
New Details Released For Rocky Horror Picture Show Reboot

Fox has released new details about its two-hour TV movie remake of the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Fox reports that the remake will be faithful to the text of the original 1973 play by Jim Sharman and Richard O’Brien, but will reimagine the story visually. The reimagined cult classic is being released to coincide with the original film’s 40 year anniversary.

The remake will reportedly be directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega, well-known for his work on High School Musical. Gail Berman and the 1975 film’s producer Lou Adler will serve as Executive Producers alongside Ortega. The two-hour network event from Fox will air next year in the fall. The Rocky Horror Picture Show remake will not be airing live, unlike Fox’s upcoming Grease and NBC’s musical specials.

Fox has also announced the choice of who will play the iconic lead character, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, in the Rocky Horror Picture Show reboot. Dr. Frank-N-Furter is a highly sexualized mad scientist who hails from Transexual, Transylvania. Orange Is The New Black’s Laverne Cox will reportedly be playing the role that Tim Curry originally made famous. Cox will create her own version of the character instead of attempting to recreate Curry’s aggressive, over the top persona.

Today, Cox is Hollywood’s most popular transgender personality since RuPaul. She recently made history as the first openly transgendered person to be nominated for an Emmy award for her portrayal of Sophia Burset on Orange Is The New Black. She has been featured in roles on both The Mindy Project and Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, and she is also attached to the current CBS pilot Doubt.

Many Rocky Horror Picture Show fans have reported that they are excited to see their beloved film reimagined. The musical comedy has spawned regular midnight singalong screenings and a Broadway spin off in the 40 years since it was released in theaters. The original story follows sweethearts Janet Weiss and Brad Majors, who stumble upon Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s annual science convention showcasing the birth of ‘Rocky Horror’ — a fit, attractive man created solely to fulfill Frank’s desires. The 1975 original movie quickly became a cult classic, with local art house theaters across the nation screening the film complete with live actors acting out the movie beneath the screen.

October 22, 2015
6 Great Halloween Movies To Watch With Your Kids

When watching Halloween movies with your kids, you want to stay away from too much gore, visuals of possession, or an abundance of creepy imagery. Fortunately, there are many Halloween movies that fit this criteria that you can enjoy with your children. Here are 6 great Halloween movies that your kids can enjoy with you. All of the movies on the list are rated PG-13 or lower.

The Addams Family

America’s first family of creepiness lets it all hang out in this dramatic and humorous film. Anjelica Houston, Raul Julia, and Christopher Lloyd take the pumpkin flavored cake in their roles as the main characters of the movie, creating an odd, but non-scary vibe that is sure to leave your kids enthralled.

Nightmare Before Christmas

All hail the Pumpkin King. The movie gives you two holidays for the price of one, with the creepy and dark Halloween town offsetting the vibrant beauty of the Christmas world. The movie has stunning stop-action graphics and amazing music that will stay in your head long after the movie ends.

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

This Halloween classic is more of a television special than an actual movie, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the most watched Halloween movies year after year. Originally released in 1966, the movie follows the Peanuts gang as they prepare for trick-or-treating while Linus stakes out the local pumpkin patch for the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. With a run-time of roughly 25 minutes, it is a great choice for younger kids with short attention spans.

The Corpse Bride

Tim Burton made the underworld an exciting place where people are reunited with their dead pets and ghosts throw cool parties in The Corpse Bride. The animated love story follows shy groom who inadvertently marries a recently deceased girl when practicing his wedding vows in her presence. Danny Elfman created a magical musical score for the movie and the color drained palette enhances the movie’s desolate feel.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

This PG-13 classic features funny one-liners, ’90s fashion, and Kristy Swanson kicking butt. The Buffy The Vampire Slayer story follows a high school cheerleader that discovers she is the latest in a long line of vampire hunters. She struggles against her fate at first, but eventually learns to embrace her vampire-killing destiny.

Hocus Pocus

When three witch sisters are resurrected on Halloween night, none of the children of Salem are safe. It is up to three brave kids and an immortal cat to defeat the witches and send them back to the beyond. Bette Midler gives an awesome performance as Winifred the witch.

October 21, 2015
Prenup Doesn’t Protect Kaley Cuoco From Spousal Support Claim

Kaley Cuoco may have just realized that her divorce from estranged husband Ryan Sweeting will be more difficult than first thought. The popular actress has reportedly been served with papers from her husband’s attorney that he will be seeking spousal support despite the signing of a prenuptial agreement before their marriage. Kaley Cuoco is estimated to be worth about $45 million, while her husband has an estimated net worth of about $2 million.

“The Big Bang Theory” star, 29, married Sweeting, a professional tennis player, after a whirlwind romance, tying the knot on New Year’s Eve, 2013. Cuoco told Cosmopolitan in April 2014, “I admit it happened fast, but that’s who I am. When we met, I knew he was the one.” A source close to the actress told Us Weekly, “It’s only been three months but she knows Ryan is the one. When you know, you know.” They married in a lavish ceremony on a ranch in southern California.

In September, Cuoco announced she was divorcing Sweeting after less than two years of marriage. A statement from her rep said, “Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting have mutually decided to end their marriage. They ask for privacy at this time. No further statement will be issued regarding this matter.” Her divorce documents revealed the couple had signed a prenuptial agreement. The exact amount of spousal support requested has not been disclosed. The couple have no children together.

Cuoco attempted to shut down speculation she and her husband were having marriage problems in the months leading up to their split. Prior to the announcement of their separation, Cuoco removed all photos of Sweeting from her social media accounts and Sweeting similarly removed photos from his Instagram account and disabled his Facebook page. The pair last attended a public event together on September 10.

Since her split from Sweeting, Kaley Cuoco has been rumored to be dating her Big Bang Theory co-star, former boyfriend and on-screen husband, Johnny Galecki, 40, whom she previously dated for two years. Some even speculated that her relationship with Galecki was responsible for the demise of her marriage. However, both Cuoco and Galecki have taken to social media claiming that their relationship is just a friendship. Cuoco posted a photo of her and Galecki giving each other a fist bump on Instagram on Oct. 14, while he posted similar friendly photos on his Instagram the same day.

October 20, 2015
Lamar Odom Faces Long Recovery After Hospital Discharge

Lamar Odom has been deemed well enough to leave the Las Vegas hospital where he was rushed after being found unconscious at a Nevada brothel last week. However, he faces a long recovery process before he can once again be deemed in good health. The former Los Angeles Lakers player was discharged from the Sunrise Hospital & Medical center Monday evening and transported to a Los Angeles-area hospital by helicopter to continue his recovery.

Lamar Odom’s transfer to L.A. was dependent upon his condition remaining stable. He was reportedly in a coma for days before awaking to see his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian at his side. Reports are now saying that he can speak in full sentences and is able swallow and eat food on his own.

Lamar Odom is still being treated for aspiration pneumonia and he is still on dialysis due to kidney failure. While he is able to move his arms and legs, he is not able to stand up, even with assistance. The athlete is no longer wearing an oxygen mask and his breathing is improving, but the reduction of oxygen in his body lasted so long that there may be some cognitive issues to deal with. The reports say that Odom’s health is improving day to day, but he is going to need a lot of rehab in the coming months.

Lamar Odom is a former high school basketball star who went on to win two N.B.A. titles with the Los Angeles Lakers. His private struggles with relationships and drugs were played out on reality television for the whole world to see. He married Khloe Kardashian, already a reality TV celebrity, a month after they met. Their marriage and its demise were chronicled for the masses on her show “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.”

Many of the people close to him feared that something like this would eventually happen to him. When he was traded from the Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks in December 2011, his friends said that he took it hard. The estrangement from his wife over his partying habits also contributed to his downward spiral. In August 2013, he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and allegations of drug use have surfaced repeatedly. When he was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel, few who knew him were surprised, but all were saddened.

October 20, 2015
Donald Trump to Host ‘Saturday Night Live, Maybe, Maybe Not

Former Celebrity Apprentice star and Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump is scheduled to return to the NBC with a hosting gig on Saturday Night Live on November 7. Well, as of now he is. A coalition of Latino groups and liberal online activist platform MoveOn.org are calling for NBC to disinvite Trump.

After the candidate disparaged immigrants crossing the border into the U.S. from Mexico as murderers and rapists, many Latino groups welcomed NBC cutting its ties to Trump, but in the world of entertainment and should I say, money NBC has shifted their position with regard to the frequentyl bombastic billionaire.

MoveOn.org’s petition has climbed to 108,000 signatures as of early Sunday. NBC “is providing a platform for Trump’s insulting attacks on immigrants and calling it entertainment — something we do not find funny.”

The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda wrote NBC Universal CEO Stephen Burke and SNL creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels that “we are appalled … and ask that you rescind the SNL invitation.”

The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, which includes 40 national and regional civil rights and public policy groups, is reviewing further action, Sanchez said, including such options as staging protests the night of the telecast or calling for boycotts of the show or network

Always the promoter, Trump responded saying he is “doing very well with Hispanics” in polls. This week, new CNN/ORC polls in South Carolina and Nevada showed Trump with growing leads in both states, pushing past what some pundits thought was a plateau in his poll numbers.

Trump isn’t well received within Republican establishment types and are waiting for his popularity to wane. That is not happening at the moment and in fact his popularity seems to get strangers with every poll that is published.

Don’t underestimate the power of these groups and it would not be surprising to see NBC fall in line, but at the end of the day, this will come down to money and ratings.

Trump will bring both, not matter what activists groups think and or the Republican establishment types

October 18, 2015
Lindsay Lohan wants to run for President in 2020

We’re still a year away from the 2016 presidential election, but the 2020 race is already heating up. Lindsay Lohan is throwing her hat in the ring for President in 2020. Lohan joins fellow celeb Kanye West in what may become a ridiculous fad before much longer. Lohan announced her ambition on Instagram.

West announced he would run for President in 2020 at the 2015 MTV VMAs

“In #2020 I may run for president,” Lohan, 29, captioned the pic. “Through ups and downs #YESWECAN lets do this @kanyewest #truespirits thank you for inspiring us to be better people @barackobama #kanyewest2020 #lindsaylohanat35 #lindsaylohan2020 with #34yearsofEXPERIENCE #unitingWORLDnations”

Apparently her platform would include taking care of all the suffering children of the world.

Lohan who has faced numerous rehab stints and arrests, moved to London to make her West End debut in Speed-the-Plow, and said earlier this year that she wanted to apply for British citizenship, something she can’t pursue if she’s serious about her U.S. presidential bid.

It might be a good idea for Lohan to start acting like an adult before announcing any political ambitions, not to mention she will be 34 years old in 2020, a little short of the 35 year old age requirement to be President of the United States, but hey maybe she can get that changed. She is however Lindsay Lohan.

October 17, 2015
Daniel Craig Says Playing James Bond Is a ‘Drag’

The Internet is all a buzz about who will be the next James Bond, a role coveted by masculine, action-film actors for generations. Could it be Idris Elba from “Luther,” or maybe Damian Lewis from “Homelands?” Daniel Craig says he doesn’t care, as long as it is not him.

Why doesn’t Craig want to play the iconic spy again? He explained this quite clearly in an interview with Time Out London. “It’s a drag,” he says. As an actor, he wants to be absorbed in the role, not fussing about the look of the character. With Bond, he says, “You have to be worried about how you’re looking.”

He is more than ready to relinquish the role. In fact, he says he would “rather break this glass and slash my wrists” than do another stint.

The 47-year-old actor is unsure what he will do next. When asked if he would do another Bond movie, the actor replied, “…it would only be for the money.” And the Bond films do bring in money. Craig’s role as Bond in 2012’s Skyfall was the highest-grossing Bond film ever.

Craig believes the creative juice for the Bond franchise is all dried up, and there is nowhere left to go. Yet, he does not regret having played the debonair spy. “There are more opportunities,” he says, as a result of the high-profile role.

He claims he is not the only one who is all but finished with the legendary spy. He feels like the studio also wants to get the next movie over with as soon as possible. There was talk about filming two movies at the same time, to which Craig replied, “You’re out of your f—— minds.”

What is his advice for the next Bond? He says that if you are going to play Bond, then you better push yourself and do great job. “Make it better,” he said, “that’s all.”

Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how you see it, he is contracted to do one more movie as Bond. Craig first played James Bond in 2006’s Casino Royale. His fourth venture playing the infamous 007, Spectre, is due out in November.

October 17, 2015
Erin Andrews seeks $75 million in peephole video lawsuit

Erin Andrews filed a suit in Nashville Circuit Court back in December 2011, Marriott International and several other defendants. The The suit claims the defendants were guilty of negligence and invasion of privacy after a stalker named Michael David Barrett managed to film her through her peephole.

Police said in 2009 that Barrett made up to eight separate videos and posted them online, officials said Barrett even tried to sell the footage to TMZ.

On Tuesday the amount Andrews, Fox NFL sideline reporter is seeking in the suit was revealed – $75 million. The news was first reported by The Smoking Gun.

Andrews’s attorneys reportedly filed a revised version of the original suit earlier this week in Davidson County (Tenn.) Circuit Court. The initial lawsuit, filed in 2010 and amended in 2011, asked for $10 million and made similar claims.

Andrews holds that the hotel chain is ultimately to blame because its employees told Barrett she was staying at the hotel, gave him her room number and even booked him into the room next door to hers, according to Fox News.

The trial is set to begin in February. Her lawyers and the defendants expect the trial to last just 10 days.

October 16, 2015
Lamar Odom Hospitalization Hits Basketball Pros Hard

The hospitalization of Lamar Odom has affected a number of current and former basketball pros, with some of them taking to Twitter to voice their support and others traveling to Nevada to visit him in the hospital. Kobe Bryant reportedly left immediately after a Los Angeles Lakers preseason game to travel to the Nevada hospital to see his friend and former teammate in the hospital. Odom and Bryant were teammates for seven seasons from 2004 to 2011. Several other members of the Lakers have also traveled to Nevada to support Odom.

Lamar Odom was a top-tier NBA talent and a two-time champion. He is also one of the most universally beloved teammates in the league. Those who know him describe him as sensitive, funny, genuine, and engaging. Dwayne Wade said he was praying for his friend to pull through, a sentiment echoed by Eric Gordon, Nick Young, and Paul Pierce.

Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada brothel on Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff’s department in Las Vegas reported that a call for an unresponsive male at the Love Ranch came in at 3:15pm. Paramedics treated the male at the scene before he was taken to a nearby hospital. An investigation into the incident has been launched, but what was found, if anything, has not been disclosed.

Sources from the ranch have reported that Lamar Odom arrived at the ranch on Saturday and had been partying with the girls for days. On Tuesday afternoon, a woman went into the room he rented in the VIP suites and found him unconscious. The woman alerted the manager, who called 9-1-1 and went to see it aid could be rendered. The manager reportedly saw a mucus-type liquid coming out of Odom’s mouth and nose.

Medical personnel wanted to airlift Odom for treatment, but his 6’10” frame was too large to fit in the helicopter so he was transported by ground instead. Sources are reporting that the former basketball player is in a coma and is having serious medical issues with his heart, lungs, and kidneys. He is reportedly breathing with the assistance of machines and is considered to be in critical condition. His estranged wife Khloe Kardashian is reportedly at his bedside.

Odom’s troubles with drugs have been well documented over the past four years, culminating in his high profile divorce case with reality star Khloe Kardashian. Odom hasn’t played in an NBA game since May of 2013.

October 14, 2015
WGN Explores America’s Slavery Past In Underground

WGN America’s new drama Underground shows slavery in a different light than history typically shows. The new show follows slaves from the deep south as they use the Underground Railroad to head for freedom. The stars of the show call it an adventure rather than a typical period piece.

The cast and creators appeared at New York Comic Con this weekend to talk about the show. At the event, WGN screened the first 25 minutes of the pilot episode.

Aldis Hodge stars in Underground as Noah, a slave that has tried to escape from his plantation many times. After Noah hears about the Underground Railroad, he enlists a group of slaves from his plantation to join him on the journey. The drama showcases the humanity of the slaves and their struggles to achieve their goal of freedom.

The violence of the era is also on full display in Underground. The slaves must travel for hundreds of miles through inhospitable terrain to make it to where they can be free. The escaped slaves know that the are being hunted by slave catchers day and night and the terrifying repercussions that await them if they are caught.

Underground tries to stay true to the era. As part of their research for the show, the creators listened to slave narratives held in the Library of Congress and pored over the book “The Underground Railroad” by William Still. The escaped slaves use hanging moss, the position of the stars, and symbols etched into the ground to guide their way.

The show was filmed in Louisiana on former plantations and their slave quarters. The terrain of Louisiana, full of bayous and swamps, helps the audience see the real struggles that the slaves went through on their quest for freedom. After reviewing the historical accuracy of the script, the Burden Museum in Baton Rouge allowed the show to shoot scenes in some of its historically preserved buildings.

The music of the show also sets it apart from other historical dramas. The show’s creators tapped Grammy winner John Legend as a music producer for the show and his opinions have a strong impact on the music used for the scenes. A lot of the music used for the show is modern. For example, Underground opens with an image of a slave on the run with Kayne West’s “Black Skinhead” track playing in the background.

October 12, 2015