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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 34

Entertainment

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 64

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 58

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

Entertainment

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 29

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 30

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 63

Business & Lifestyle

Joel McHale to host weekly topical series for Netflix

LOS GATOS, Calif. (UPI) -- Comedian and actor Joel McHale has signed on to host a weekly, topical series for Netflix. The half-hour Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale is scheduled to debut Feb. 18. Netflix said in a news release the program "takes a sharp, absurdist look at pop culture and news from across the globe. It's a fast and funny distillation of everything people are talking about that week. "Featuring celebrity guests, comedy sketches, and insane video clips from the worldwide […]

todayJanuary 22, 2018 47

East Central Illinois Region

Lincoln birthday celebration to take place in Vandalia

VANDALIA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with a special event on Saturday, Feb. 10. The free party, a tradition at the site since 1973, runs from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Local historian Dale Timmerman will lead visitors in songs such as “America” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Kevin Kaegy from the Bond County Historical Society will deliver a presentation at 1:00 p.m. on Lincoln and his connection to slavery here in Illinois. […]

todayJanuary 22, 2018 92

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