The tech billionaire is no stranger to criticism and the occasional bit of mockery, but that didn’t prevent him from looking more than a little awkward when his name came up while watching one of Rock’s Netflix comedy specials. In a video posted to TikTok by zionscott0, Gates can be seen gently smiling as Rock takes him to task during a foul-mouthed section of stand-up. It can be viewed here....
Even so, executives at ABC weren’t prepared for the firestorm that ensued when he disputed that the 9-11 hijackers were “cowards,” then famously added, “We have been the cowards, lobbing cruise missiles from 2,000 miles away.” Maher’s show was canceled. Back on the air with a new HBO program, Maher spoke with NEWSWEEK’s Suzanne Smalley last week about the political climate in America and the shrinking tolerance for voices of dissent....
The Real Time with Bill Maher host ripped Democrats on Friday for saying “we need to do everything we can to defeat Trump,” arguing that Republicans “want for us to go down the rabbit hole” of Reade’s 1993 accusations against presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden. Maher said Democrats should have never ousted former Minnesota Senator Al Franken over claims of sexual misconduct that led to his resignation in January 2018....
The “Bad Guy” singer recently turned 21 just weeks after making her red carpet debut with the 31-year-old lead singer of The Neighbourhood. The new couple have come under fire for their age gap with her brother and long-time collaborator stepping in to the debate. “I want my sister to be happy and safe and she is a 21 year old adult perfectly entitled to make her own life decisions,” he commented on a TikTok by “gaybutboring”....
The Bills (12-3) enter Week 17 as the No. 2 seed in the AFC, tied in record with the Steelers but holding the tiebreaker on Pittsburgh thanks to a Buffalo win against the Steelers earlier this season. The Chiefs have already locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, so Buffalo can’t move up, and the Bills can only drop one spot depending on Sunday’s results. In the old playoff format, the top two seeds in both conferences received a first-round bye, but now it’s only the top seed as seven teams from the AFC make the postseason....
A teammate who requested anonymity ripped the defensive end in an interview with the Buffalo News, saying Williams has “totally checked out” on the team. MORE: 9 coaches on the hot seat | Best/worst contracts of 2015 “It’s been clear to me that Mario doesn’t care about anybody but himself,” the player said. “He followed that up by not giving any effort during the season and complaining about the scheme instead of manning up and saying he played like crap and doesn’t care....
Bindra, India’s lone individual Olympic gold medallist, shot a cumulative score of 625.7 to end at the seventh spot and book his berth in the last eight, the competitions for which will be held later in the day. Meanwhile, Narang could only manage 621.7 and crashed out of the event. Italian Niccolo Camprianni topped the list with an Olympic record score of 630.2 followed by Russian Vladimir Maslennikov who shot 629 and Croatia’s Petar Gorsa who finished third shooting 628....
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A late night tweet from the chief minister’s office informed of the decision taken by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. The film’s hero Sushant Singh Rajput met the chief minister and his family this week, before its release on Friday. The film, showing various unknown and hidden aspects of Dhoni’s life, has opened to rave reviews from the people and critics alike. –IANS md/vd 0 votes
The first step in this unconventional marketing plan is to create a giant corn maze. Edmonton Corn Maze planted an entire field of corn before etching BioWare’s design into it - creating a giant Anthem mech suit complete with the BioWare logo underneath. The developer explains that “in a world saturated with banners and billboards, getting the message out about our new game, Anthem, is more important than ever.” BioWare also asks, “What better way to celebrate the growth of a new game than through corn, which also grows?...
The last official word on the game was The Game Awards 2018, where at the time, Dragon Age 4 did not even have a proper title. In other words, while it’s likely still a couple of years from release, it’s about time to check in. Knowing that the hype train for the game is still chugging along, BioWare’s Executive Produce Mark Darrah added some fuel to the fire. RELATED: Dragon Age 4 Companion Wish List...
This is the deal: You accuse my side of a failure of bipartisanship and I accuse your side of a failure of bipartisanship, and after the requisite number of supposedly outraged sound bites, we both subside. The airwaves continue to resonate with our charges against one another, however: Bipartisanship has collapsed! The deal is off! It was their fault! No, it was their fault! O, woe! Story at eleven....
Over the course of the NFL’s history, there have been plenty of monumental upsets. Fans have learned that teams that are heavily favored are never safe from potentially blowing a game at the worst possible time, not even in the postseason. That’s why the NFL’s “any given Sunday” mantra is more than just a cliché. Still, the anatomy of an upset gets at least a bit more difficult in the playoffs....
There is a presidential election in Russia next year, and Putin will stand down. However, he has made it clear he will continue to be the power behind the throne. He is passionately committed to restoring Russia to its former position of pre-eminence as a world power, economically and politically. Putin wants to be the modern reincarnation of Peter the Great. Indeed, I am told that in his working office, behind his desk is a massive portrait of the Great Peter....
On the eve of the last ODI, Indian Captain, Ajay Reddy stated to media, “I am feeling very bad after losing the series.” The results were clear when Sri Lanka beat the visitors in the first two ODI matches. The close followers of the game of Blind Cricket in India shared similar sentiments as their captain where India losing the ODI series came as a big surprise for them. India managed to salvage some pride by winning the last match of the series....
Bill Belichick is the Grinch. Cleveland was a member of the New England Patriots last season — that is, until Christmas Day, when a dinner with teammates at center Bryan Stork’s house was interrupted by a call from the 508 area code. It was Belichick. MORE: Patriots’ biggest AFC threat is … “He was like, ‘Hey, Asante. It’s Belichick,’” Cleveland recounts to the San Diego Union-Tribune. “He said, ‘We’re going to have to make some roster moves....
Gates was picked up on Nine’s coverage enjoying the contest while setting tongues wagging about how much his enviable seats cost. How much are Bill Gates’ seats worth at the Australian Open? It is believed Gates will be in attendance throughout the weekend to take in as much of the action at the Australian Open as possible. MORE: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Novak Djokovic LIVE score, updates, highlights for Australian Open final...
The conversation was sparked when Maher asked guest Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat from Michigan, if she will be attending the Democratic National Convention. Maher was critical of Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Presidential candidate, and her visibility in the 2020 election cycle. He said: “It seems like every few months Hillary Clinton bubbles up again, and people are like, ‘Oh, she’s thinking about running,’ or she says something crazy.”...
“Mr. Trump’s failure to tamp down the angry protestors supporting him in Washington has destroyed his legacy,” O’Reilly wrote on his website. “The President is an opportunist and smart enough to understand that a calculated violent attack on Congress in his name would destroy him,” O’Reilly added. “Because of his bitterness over the election and the unprecedented press mistreatment he’s received, the President has lost all perspective and personal discipline....
As part of the night’s festivities, Jayhawks head coach Bill Self starred in a parody video of the ever-popular Dos Equis commercial. Part of his spiel to the array of top recruits in attendance included emphasis on the number of championship rings the program had acquired. “We don’t always wear jewelry,” Self said in the video, borrowing a line from the commercial. “But when we do, we wear a ring on each finger....
