Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has achieved every Trekkers fantasy, by playing an alien in the new Star Trek film.
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Bezos is listed, as Starfleet Official, in the credits for Star Trek Beyond, the third instalment of the rebooted sci-fi franchise. In interviews on Friday, producer JJ Abrams and director Justin Lin confirmed his appearance.
Lin said the billionaire arrived with plentiful security for a day of filming and waited patiently for crews to shoot the single tracking shot that includes his character.
He was awesome, Lin said. It was like a president was visiting, you know? He had a big entourage. But it didnt matter because he was so into it. He had to wait around all day because it was one day we were shooting like three different scenes and, it was also credit to Jeff because he just nailed it every time.
Bezos has spoken in interviews of his passion for Star Trek and said his childhood dreams of space led him to found his private space travel company, named Blue Origin.
Several musicians and actors made un-billed appearances in Abrams Star Wars: The Force Awakens, including the James Bond star Daniel Craigs widely discussed appearance as a stormtrooper.
Listen, you cant keep people away, Abrams said, laughing. I saw it. I thought it was funny.
Even for Hollywood actors accustomed to the red-carpet glitz, Bezos caused a stir with his appearance on set.
I was there for the bit with his, like, nine bodyguards and three limos. It was really intense, said Chris Pine, who stars in the film as Captain James T Kirk. I had no idea who he was. Not a clue. But he was obviously very important.
Henrik Stenson Gives Golf Lesson to Amateur American... in Swedish July, 2016 The Scoop
Who does Henrik Stenson think has "spaghetti arms" in another best and worst...
Its time for another best and worst, this time with The Iceman himself Henrik Stenson. The Swede has won 11 times on the European Tour and 5 times on the PGA Tour as well as picking up the $10million bonus for topping the FedEx Cup charts back in 2013.
As Ice Cube rolled into Kelowna to perform at Center of Gravity 2016, the same fight that he has been a part of since the "80s had revved-up yet again.
Its a tale that has spanned decades, and rifts between police officers and black men in the United States dont seem to be going away anytime soon.
Thirty years ago when Ice Cube and N.W.A. took off running in the music industry, they might have been some of the most well-known rap artists at the time but they still had to deal with the ongoing carding, pat-downs and arrests.
Last week, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile were killed at the hands of cops, on video. Their deaths were followed by a retaliation shooting at a Black Lives Matter protest that killed five officers in Dallas on Thursday.
In Kelowna, Ice Cube took the stage on Friday to perform his hits spanning the decades, from the early days of N.W.A. with the famed 1988 song, Straight Outta Compton, to his newer hits.
Attendees were treated to most of his music, except one song: F*** Tha Police.
When he first said he wouldnt be singing it, the crowd booed.
He later explained that he chose to take it out of his set due to the Dallas shooting. The crowd erupted in cheers as Ice Cube shouted, "we like the good ones.
The history behind the song is extensive and is just one example of Ice Cube speaking out on the issue.
In the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, which depicts the lives of him and other N.W.A. members, you can see the history between the group and the police goes way back.
In one of the first scenes, Cube is shown with a group of other young black men getting frisked by the cops while walking home with school books in hand by cops who think they"re in a gang.
How you figure we in a gang? Cause we black? he said.
In the movie, another interaction with a cop where the group is yelled at to get down or be shot leads Cube to writing F*** Tha Police. The group was later arrested for performing that song in Detroit, after police had instructed them not to.
Both the bio-pic and Cube"s social media show how much this civil right"s issue has shaped the musician"s life.
Cube has tweeted plenty about the shootings, calling on the government to do moreto change the system.
On Sunday, 500 demonstrators gathered in Baton Rouge, La., to protest Sterlings death and were met by 100 officers in riot gear. It just begs the question, when will it end.
Deontay Wilder vs. Chris Arreola COMPLETE Weigh In & Face Off Video
Deontay Wilder scored a monster knockout over Artur Szpilka in January of this year. In this video from Showtime, called Anatomy of a Punch, Wilder dissects his knockout punch.
We take a look at the fight replay, and Wilder talks about setting up the shot. He relays that Szpilka kept on coming in the same way, and leaving his head in the same position.
Wilder saw it all night long, and was waiting for the right moment to deliver the resounding kayo shot. He describes that the punch hit him so sharp, it was like slicing a thin slice of cheese. Alright. He says he didnt feel anything almost, and it wasnt what he usually feels.
Either way, it was a monster punch. He goes onto say that he thinks he killed him for 3 to 5 seconds as he wasnt breathing at first. Thats not really how it works. OK.
Then he talks about how he doesnt want to hurt anybody permanently and that his right hand is a beast. As always, a very humble, soft spoken, and logical, interview with Deontay Wilder.
Still, cant take away that its a great knockout, even if it was just another in a long line of overmatched opponents he shouldnt have been fighting.
Is Britney Spears getting too old for the music biz? If her record label is to be believed, she very well may be.
Britney Spears has become known as the comeback queen of todays pop culture scene, having repeatedly fallen into obscurity only to take the world by storm and find a place back on top of the industry once again. Britney is now in the midst of yet another attempt, what with her extremely successful (and very racy) performance at the Billboard Music Awards and the upcoming release of her hyped-up single Make Me (Oooh).
Although Spears has been able to make a comeback on multiple occasions in the past, though, is it possible she is getting too old to do it again?
British publication The Sun recently talked to some of Britneys label insiders about Spears recent performance, especially the one involving Make Me (Oooh), and what they had to say did not exactly inspire confidence in the current state of Britney Spears.
The single has been a nightmare for everybody involved, an anonymous source said about Britney Spears Make Me (Oooh).
When it came down to the final version of the track, the label just didnt like her voice and the producers were struggling to make it work with the recordings they had.
Thats definitely not what an ageing pop star (especially one who makes a living from performing live) wants to hear. And no artist of any age wants to hear that her label does not appreciate her voice anymore and has to tamper with existing recordings to come up with a workable product.
Nonetheless, reports pop music source Breathe Heavy, Britneys people are desperate to put out Make Me (Oooh) in time for it to be included on 2016s summer airplay playlists, and they have been working hard in emergency meetings to polish the track up. It does not bode well for Spears herself, though, that the labels primary strategy for making her single more appealing is adding elements that distract from Britneys performance.
Theyve tried to find someone to add some guest vocals to strengthen the track instead of finding time in Britneys schedule to re-record but theyve really struggled. Its been very stressful, the track should have been out a long time ago now.
It is speculated that one of those featured artists may be rapper G-Eazy, as Spears uploaded an Instagram photo with him on June 3.
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As cool as a G-Eazy and Britney Spears collab might be, though, the fact that the label feels it is needed is very bad news for Spears and her fans, as it strongly indicates her career may be on the decline.
Britneys voice may be faltering as she gets older, but the s*x appeal and sensual charisma that also played a huge role in making her a world-renowned sensation again and again is still going strong. In fact, as the Inquisitr has noted previously, Britney Spears has, as of late, been attempting to get even racier than ever with her outfits, her performances, and her public image.
The costume designer for Britneys Las Vegas residency show, Piece of Me, elaborates on the increasingly scant getups the singer has been donning to cater to fans.
They are hotter and sexier, showing more leg, more cleavage, and more midriff.
At least Britney still has her physical attributes going for her, but is it enough to pull off another comeback?
Another very real possibility is that Spears is simply experiencing a slump due to lack of inspiration, sickness, or some other issue.
After all, Britneys label has had some very positive things to say about her in addition to the negative.
Shes found a really great groove, and shes working with some new, young producers. We have an A&R person working on the project thats just really been able to thread the needle, and Im really excited about itwere waiting for her to finish the album, said RCA Records rep Joe Riccitelli.
And, Britney also looked great filming the video for Make Me (Oooh) a few weeks ago.
Do you think Britney Spears recent struggles with her label are a cause for alarm or just a temporary fluke? Either way, do you think Britney will be back on top in a few months?
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Official Teaser Trailer 2 - Darth Vader Revealed???
On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (July 15, 2016) Dennis Tzeng, John Rocha, Matt Knost and Sinead DeVries discuss the following:
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Disney has released a new poster and featurette for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The footage highlights the films return to practical effects with behind the scenes looks at the newest characters populating the Star Wars universe. The clip alternates between finished footage and set videos showing director Gareth Edwards and his cast in action. Felicity Jones stars as Jyn Erso, with Mads Mikklesen as her father, Galen Erso, an Oppenheimer type figure with doomsday knowledge that is sought by the Empire and the Alliance. When Mon Mothma teams Jyn with Diego Lunas reliable Captain Cassian Andor, the two unite a team to help them pull off the ultimate heist. Rogue One also stars Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen along with Forest Whitaker as The Clone Wars character Saw Gerrera, and Ben Mendelsohn as the nefarious Director Orson Krennic. Rogue One hits theatres on December 16th.
Things are looking up for Warner Bros. DC Expanded Universe. Suicide Squad, the follow-up to this years less than stellar Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, was a risky prospect for the studio because of its villain-centric premise featuring a bunch of comic-book characters general audiences know nothing about. But if early box office tracking is to be trusted, Suicide Squad will be just fine. Per a report from THR, early numbers on Suicide Squad forecast an opening as high as $125 million with the potential of climbing even higher. For comparison, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, featuring two of the most iconic comic book characters in history, opened to $166 million, so if Suicide Squad comes even close to that it will be a major success for the studio. And with Batman v Superman, the end problem was it had no legs at the box office and quickly slowed down over the ensuing weeks, closing with only $330 million at the domestic box office.
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While all the buzz at the moment is about Suicide Squad, the third official film in the DC Extended Universe after Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, next year the interconnected universe will get even bigger with Wonder Woman. And thanks to some exclusive first looks from Entertainment Weekly, we have some new images that have landed online. Monster director Patty Jenkins took the helm of the first female led superhero movie out of the gate, which has been in the works now for years. Wonder Woman opens in theaters on June 2, 2017 and also stars Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner, and Sad Taghmaoui.
Entertainment Weekly has released new details along with an official first image for the Stephen King adaptation of the popular The Dark Tower series. Idris Elba stars as the Gunslinger Roland Deschain a character described as 200 years old with deep-rooted connections with the supernatural nature of the film.Roland is tracking down Walter played Matthew McConaughey, aka The Man in Black, a powerful warlock whos looking to bring down the films setting, Mid-World. In the EW issue, director Nikolaj Arcel also revealed that the movie is actually a sequel to the book series, sayingthe hardcore fans of The Dark Tower series will know that this is actually a sequel to the books in a way. It has a lot of the same elements, a lot of the same characters, but it is a different journey.The Dark Tower opens February 17, 2017
Lionsgate has unveiled the first character posters from the upcoming Power Rangers movie, giving us a closer look at the new ensemble. Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove and the world is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. The new posters give us the main line-up of Rangers featuring Ludi Lin as the Black Ranger Zack, Naomi Scott as the Pink Ranger Kimberly, RJ Cyler as the Blue Ranger Billy, Becky G as the Yellow Ranger Trini and Dacre Montgomery as Red Ranger Jason. Along with the new posters, EW also revealed an exclusive image of Elizabeth Banks Rita Repulsa taking on Becky Gs Trini. Power Rangers also features Bryan Cranston as alien recruiter Zordon and will come to theatres on March 24, 2017.
20th Century Fox has released the first Rules Dont Apply trailer for their unconventional love story that takes place in 1958, revolving around the relationship between Lily Collins religiously devout actress and Alden Ehrenreichs equally conservative driver, both of whom are in the employ of eccentric visionary Howard Hughes played by Warren Beatty. The movie marks Beattys return to the directors chair since 1998s Bulworth. The film opens November 23rd and also stars Alec Baldwin, Annette Bening, Haley Bennett, Candice Bergen, Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, Steve Coogan, Taissa Farmiga, Ed Harris, Megan Hilty, Oliver Platt, and Martin Sheen.
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Gwen Stefani - Misery Gwen Stefanis Sheer Black Bodysuit See Her Sexy Today Show Outfit - Hollywood Life
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Gwen Stefani headed to the Today Show on July 15 and she absolutely slayed her performance of all of her hit songs. As always, Gwen looked so edgy & cool when she rocked a completely sheer black bodysuit, covered in sequins and tucked it into jeans we love this look do you?
It is really hard for us to believe that Gwen is 46 years old and a mother of three. When she performed on the morning show, we were literally in awe because she looked so flawless.
She rocked a short-sleeve, sheer black bodysuit which featured fabulous, studded silver sequins all over the bodice and the sleeves. Underneath her one-piece you could see a little glimpse of Gwens signature look fishnets.
Gwen tucked the see-through black top into a pair of low-rise, cropped jeans, which were completely covered in black zipper accents. Of course, what would her outfit be if she didnt rock a pair of fishnet stockings? This time, she even threw them on underneath her jeans! We wonder if Gwen sleeps in her fishnet tights
She topped her entire look off with a pair of black patent leather Dr. Martens ankle combat boots, finishing off her edgy, punk look.
Aside from her gritty ensemble, we have to talk about her perfect ponytail. She slicked back her gorgeous blonde locks into a sleek, high pony and added a bold pop of color to her outfit with a bright, crimson lip.
We are loving Gwens entire look from head-to-toe, and it is so refreshing the she marches to the beat of her own drum, do you agree?
