Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Justice Department Launches Antitrust Review of Tech Giants
The U.S. Department of Justice is opening an antitrust review into whether major tech companies have unlawfully “reduced competition” and “stifled innovation,” putting tech heavyweights like Facebook, Google, and Amazon under increased regulatory pressure. The investigation, announced on Tuesday, will take an overarching look at whether firms have not only blocked competition but also harmed its customers. According to the Justice Department’s press release, the review will “consider the widespread concerns that consumers, businesses and entrepreneurs have expressed about search, social media, and some retail services online.” No specific companies were mentioned in the DoJ’s announcement. However, it does come…
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
A$AP Rocky Could Get Millions from Sweden if He Wins Assault Case
The stakes are not only high for A$AP Rocky in his Swedish assault case … the European nation itself could be forced to pay UNTOLD MILLIONS if he’s ultimately cleared. There’s something we found about Swedish law that ups the stakes dramatically… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood:’ Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio Prank ‘Kimmel’ on Way to Premiere
The audience of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” got the surprise of a lifetime Monday night, when Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio all appeared on the show as they made their way to the “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” premiere. Kimmel was in the middle of his monologue when Robbie sauntered across the stage. The actress was followed by Pitt and then DiCaprio, who actually stopped to shake the talk show host’s hand. “No big deal,” the caption of the clip read, along with the actors’ names. You can watch their entrances below. TONIGHT! #NBD @LeoDiCaprio #BradPitt @MargotRobbie #OnceUponATimeInHollywood…
Monday, July 22, 2019
Truck Driver Accused Of Vehicular Homicide Watched Porn Behind Wheel: Police
Investigators said that Tate Doom’s phone played a video downloaded from Pornhub two minutes before the fatal accident. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Monday, July 22, 2019
Young Dro Arrested for Attacking GF with Banana Pudding
Well, this is a first … a rapper was arrested in Georgia for weaponizing banana pudding. Seriously. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Young Dro was arrested on July 5 for allegedly throwing a plate of banana pudding at his girlfriend during an… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Monday, July 22, 2019
Man Accused Of Gunning Down Mob Boss Obsessed Over QAnon Conspiracy: Report
An attorney for Anthony Comello said the man hoped to conduct citizen’s arrests of various figures, including Democratic Reps. Maxine Waters and Adam Schiff. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Monday, July 22, 2019
Oliver Stone Asks Vladimir Putin to Be His Daughter’s Godfather
Filmmaker Oliver Stone got up close and personal while interviewing Russian president Vladimir Putin, with the two discussing the country’s ban on “homosexual propaganda,” the “behaviours and the thinking of the new generation”… and the possibility of Putin becoming godfather to Stone’s 22-year-old daughter. Stone — who interviewed the Russian president in June shortly before the July 4 premiere in Italy of his documentary “Revealing Ukraine” — had mentioned pro-Russian Ukrainian politician and Putin ally Viktor Medvedchuk, when Putin said that Medvedchuk asked him to “take part in the christening of his daughter.” “According to Russian Orthodox tradition, you can’t refuse such a request,” Putin said. Also Read: Georgian…
Sunday, July 21, 2019
‘Harley Quinn': Watch the Trailer for New DC Universe Animated Series (Video)
DC Universe screened the pilot to its upcoming animated series “Harley Quinn” at Comic-Con on Saturday. While the rest of us will have to wait until this fall to see it for ourselves, we can tide ourselves over with a new trailer. Watch it above. Former “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco voices title character, Gotham City’s clown princess, former girlfriend of The Joker and enemy-sometimes ally of Batman. In addition to voicing the character, Cuoco is also set to serve as executive producer on the series, via her Yes, Norman Productions banner, alongside Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and…
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Jussie Smollett's Lawyers Want Osundairo Brothers Suit Dismissed
Jussie Smollett’s lawyers say the Osundairo brothers misquoted alleged defamatory statements they thought his team made, but turns out … their own attorney said ’em. Mark Geragos — who repped Jussie during his criminal trial when he was still in… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Mark Hamill Puts Conan O’Brien’s Comic Book Cred to the Test (Video)
Conan O’Brien is a comic, but how well does he know comic books? The late-night host’s nerd cred was put to the test Friday at San Diego Comic-Con by none other than sci-fi superstar Mark Hamill. After a roaring standing ovation, the “Star Wars” legend — who was in San Diego promoting his new Netflix series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” — took a seat to administer the “Comic-Con Citizenship Test” to Conan. In light of all the political discourse around citizenship, the test was designed to determine if Conan really belonged in San Diego. Also Read: 'The Dark…
