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Shadia Bseiso

October 15, 2017

WWE signs first woman wrestler from Arab world in global push

DUBAI — World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world on Sunday, smashing cultural taboos as the US-based pageant seeks to piledrive its way into lucrative foreign markets.Shadia Bseiso, a Jordanian versed in jiu-jitsu, dreams of encouraging more Arab women to take up sports - and of one day maybe even crashing a metal chair over WWE mega-star John Cena."Female athletes are finally getting the ...

The house used in the AMC-TV series

October 15, 2017

Breaking mad: 'Breaking Bad' house gets fence to block fans

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The real Albuquerque house made famous by the methamphetamine-making character Walter White in the AMC-TV hit series "Breaking Bad" is getting a fence.The owners are installing a 2-meter wrought iron fence on the front of the house used in the series, starring Bryan Cranston. The move comes after the owners have complained of countless fans wanting snapshots and selfies of the house.Joanne Quintana tells KOB-TV that she ...

Lysette Anthony

October 15, 2017

British actress becomes fifth woman to accuse Weinstein of rape

LONDON - British actress Lysette Anthony has told police that Harvey Weinstein raped her, the Sunday Times reported, becoming the fifth woman to level such accusations against the disgraced Hollywood mogul.The 54-year-old actress, who currently appears in British soap Hollyoaks, told Metropolitan Police last week that she had originally met Weinstein in New York, and agreed to meet him later at his rented house in London, according to the paper."The ...

Alysha Orrok bags groceries at Hannaford Supermarket in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

October 15, 2017

Teacher who works at supermarket to vie for US bagging prize

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - A New Hampshire woman is heading to Las Vegas to compete for the title of America's fastest grocery bagger. WBTS-LD reports Alysha Orrok recently won the New Hampshire bagging competition. She will face off against America's best during the national competition in February for a $10,000 prize. The Portsmouth teacher pulls night and weekend shifts at a Hannaford Supermarket. She says she wasn't always this good. The ...

Mr Magoo in a scene from the original series.

October 15, 2017

Watch out! Mr Magoo is stumbling back onto TV screens

CANNES, France - He's back and this time he's even older, blinder and more dangerous. Mr Magoo is making his television comeback nearly 40 years after the short-sighted geriatric cartoon menace was last pensioned off.The disaster-prone senior who first appeared in 1949 is back in a new revamped series, causing just as much chaos as before because of his continued refusal to wear glasses.French animation company Xilam have revived the ...

Judd Apatow arrives at Variety's Power of Women Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire hotel on Friday in Beverly Hills, California. - AP

October 14, 2017

Weinstein top of mind at industry event with Paltrow, Apatow

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The Variety Power of Women event celebrates the philanthropic efforts of those in the entertainment industry, with causes ranging from the education of at-risk youth to humanitarian assistance for children in developing countries.But with the Harvey Weinstein scandal still fresh and ongoing, there was a more charged atmosphere Friday at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel than that of a normal industry Hollywood luncheon.The urgency was palpable as ...

Comedian Jon Stewart and wife Tracey arrive at

October 14, 2017

Who's who of celebrities attend Springsteen show premiere

NEW YORK - There was no official red carpet, but opening night arrivals for Bruce Springsteen's Broadway show included a who's who of A-list celebrities.Among the stars seen entering the Walter Kerr Theatre for the Friday premiere of "Springsteen on Broadway" were filmmaker Steven Spielberg and wife actress Kate Capshaw; actor Tom Hanks; actress Tina Fey and her husband composer-actor Jeff Richmond; actress Laura Linney and husband Marc Schauer; comedian ...

Chester Bennington, right, lead singer of Linkin Park, is shown in an episode of

October 14, 2017

Linkin Park releases 'Carpool Karaoke' with late Bennington

LOS ANGELES - Linkin Park has released the episode of "Carpool Karaoke" the band filmed in July, six days before lead singer Chester Bennington took his own life.The 23-minute episode of the Apple Music series has been posted to the band's Facebook page . Bennington appears to be in good spirits throughout the episode and is shown behind the wheel teaching episode host Ken Jeong how to sing in Bennington's ...

This handout photo shows Humboldt penguin Grape who shot to fame in Japan after falling in love with a cardboard cut-out of a cartoon character Hululu (top). - AFP

October 14, 2017

Japan zoo mourns death of love-struck penguin

TOKYO - An elderly penguin who shot to fame in Japan after falling in love with a cardboard cut-out of a cartoon character has died, at the ripe old age of 21. Officials at Tobu zoo in Saitama, north of Tokyo, said Grape passed away after a brief illness with the object of his desire right by his side. He would have been around 80 in human years. Earlier this ...

October 13, 2017

Assila Hotel A Contemporary Classic

Saudi GazetteLess than a year post its official opening; Assila hotel has successfully earned itself a spot among the top hotels in the city. Rocco Forte Hotels’ settled down in Jeddah’s most popular shopping and business district and has confirmed its reputation as a crowd-puller by becoming a new local favorite.Assila is a refreshing change that has helped the suffering hospitality standards, by introducing efficiency and healthy competition, which everyone ...

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