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UFC star Ronda Rousey signs WWE contract, will appear at WrestleMania

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- Former UFC star Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with the WWE. The WWE confirmed the pact after Rousey made a surprise appearance at the first-ever Royal Rumble women's match Sunday in Philadelphia. Japanese wrestling star Asuka beat Nikki Bella to win the Royal Rumble. After the match, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair walked into the ring holding their championship belts. Rousey soon joined them as Bad Reputation played through the speakers. After entering the ring, Rousey pointed to the WrestleMania sign and […]

todayJanuary 30, 2018 67

Entertainment

WWE tag team The Dudley Boyz to be inducted into Hall of Fame

STAMFORD, Conn. (UPI) -- WWE has announced decorated tag team The Dudley Boyz, consisting of Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Dudley Boyz, presented as half-brothers from "other mothers," were known for wearing tie-dye or camouflage attire with thick rimmed glasses and for their love of putting opponents through tables using their patent 3D: Dudley Death Drop maneuver. The group began their careers in 1996 in Extreme Championship Wrestling, where they captured […]

todayJanuary 30, 2018 58

Business & Lifestyle

NFL Network files response to sexual harassment suit

CULVER CITY, Calif. (UPI) -- The NFL Network filed a response to a sexual harassment lawsuit that led to the suspension of three analysts, claiming the former employee who alleged lewd conduct "consented" to the inappropriate behavior, according to a published report. In answering the charges filed in the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court in October, NFL Enterprises -- the head of NFL Network -- denied the claims and said Jami Cantor "approved, consented to, authorized, and/or ratified" the sexually charged behavior, […]

todayJanuary 26, 2018 35

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CBS orders 13-episode revival of Murphy Brown, star Candice Bergen set to return

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Candice Bergen has signed on to reprise her iconic broadcast journalist character in a 13-episode revival of Murphy Brown. CBS announced Wednesday it is bringing back the Emmy-winning sitcom for the 2018-19 broadcast season, with series creator Diane English once again serving as writer/executive producer. No other casting has been announced yet. The show initially ran 1988-98. "As its 30th anniversary approaches, Murphy Brown returns to a world of cable news, social media, fake news and a very different […]

todayJanuary 25, 2018 66

Entertainment

Elton John announces 300-date farewell tour

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Elton John announced during a special live-streamed event Wednesday that he will be retiring from touring following a 300-date farewell tour. "I'm not going to be touring and traveling the world. My priorities have changed. I have young children," the music icon said to moderator Anderson Cooper onstage during the event, which included John playing songs such as "Tiny Dancer" and "I'm Still Standing." "My priorities now are my children, my husband and my family," he continued. "I love them […]

todayJanuary 25, 2018 62

Entertainment

What’s coming and going from Netflix in February

LOS GATOS, Calif. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Netflix watchers can binge on the Kill Bill, Ocean's Eleven and American Pie movies in February, along with Season 5 of Bates Motel. The streaming site released a list of the movies, TV shows, comedy specials and documentaries coming and going next month. Here's the full list of what's being added to Netflix in February: February 1 3000 Miles to Graceland 42 Grams Aeon Flux American Pie American Pie 2 American Pie Presents: Band Camp American Pie Presents: The Book of […]

todayJanuary 24, 2018 37

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Peter Dinklage: It’s a perfect time to end Game of Thrones

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage says it's "the perfect time" to end the show. The 48-year-old actor, who plays Tyrion Lannister on the HBO series, explained in an interview with Variety why it makes sense for the popular drama to end with Season 8. "It's time," he said. "Storywise, not just for all our lives. It's the perfect time to end it. Sometimes shows stay on a little too long, the jumping-the-shark thing." Dinklage said it will be "bittersweet" to say […]

todayJanuary 24, 2018 32

Entertainment

Neil Diamond diagnosed with Parkinson’s, retires from touring

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (UPI) -- Neil Diamond announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and will immediately retire from touring to get treatment. "It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring. I have been so honored to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years," Diamond said in a statement. "My sincerest apologies to everyone who purchased tickets and were planning to come to the upcoming shows. The legendary singer-songwriter […]

todayJanuary 22, 2018 33

Business & Lifestyle

Syverson says now is the time for Illinois to push forward on gaming expansion

SPRINGFIELD (INN) -- One state lawmaker says now is the time for Illinois to push forward on gaming expansion. State Senator Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, says a bill that would allow for up to six new casinos in the state already has passed the Senate and it’s simply waiting for the House to weigh in. “We just need the speaker to allow a vote in the House,” Syverson said. “The last two years he hasn’t allowed his members to vote on […]

todayJanuary 22, 2018 66

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