We could tell you that this clip below is from the fifth season of Science Channel’s Through the Wormhole, a documentary series exploring the mysteries of of the universe that returns June 4. But all that does is delay getting to the point, which is that this clip features the show’s distinguished host Morgan Freeman on helium.
Yes, the soothing baritone of the Oscar winner who has guided us through a prison incarceration in The Shawshank Redemption, helped us survive a meteor attack in Deep Impact, and convinced us in our weak late-night hours to buy McDonalds or use our Visa card in various commercials gets squeaky on a noble gas.
The best part: There’s hugely no compelling reason for him to do this in the segment, it doesn’t demonstrate any kind of scientific principle, he just does it while talking about strange situations in science. Bonus point for the balloon matching Freeman’s shirt.
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She stands hands entwined blinking in the blinding spotlight before a baying audience. Then Britain's Got Talent contestant Emma Halsam pads around barefoot on stage, giving the appearance of being struck by stage fright. That is, until she unexpectedly bursts into life with a raunchy pole dance to rapturous applause on Saturday night's ITV1 show.
The mother of one from Smalley, Derby, said she is thrilled to have starred on the show, telling The Sun newspaper: 'Producers begged me to go on the show after seeing a video of me, it was crazy. Simon said I was really good. David said it didn't matter about my size at all.'
Can Jack Pack swing the Judges? Swing group Jack Pack sing Frank Sinatra's That's Life in their audition. Will it be enough to secure them a place in the next round?
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The story follows a little girl who leads a big, friendly giant and the Queen of England on a journey to stop the fiercer man-eating giants from gobbling children.
DreamWorks acquired rights in 2010, and Melissa Mathison, who last teamed with Spielberg on “E.T.,” will pen the script. Frank Marshall will produce, with Michael Siegel and John Madden on board as executive producers. Madden was originally set to direct “The BFG” but is instead focusing on the sequel to “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.”
Spielberg will begin production in first quarter of 2015, with a planned 2016 release.
“’The BFG’ has enchanted families and their children for more than three decades. We are honored that the Roald Dahl estate has entrusted us with this classic story,” said Spielberg in a statement.
However, the busy helmer is likely to first direct the untitled Tom Hanks thriller for DreamWorks in September, with Tom Hanks starring in the true story of an American attorney enlisted by the CIA during the Cold War.
Simon Cowell is usually keen for acts to get off the stage as soon as possible on Britain's Got Talent.
But the TV mogul was so impressed by one act that he soon volunteered his services for a rather dangerous stunt in scenes from Saturday night's episode of the ITV1 show.
Knife thrower Edward Pinder, an 11-year-old circus performer, took to the stage for an act which saw him throwing sharp objects at his assistant/mother, Erika Pinder.
Dressed up on a cowboy costume, the school boy teamed a a checked shirt with cowboy boots and brown chaps.
He also sported the classic red bandana scarf and cowboy hat, as he wowed the crowds with his hair-raising audition.
As the judges watched on, Simon admitted he was tempted to join in on the fun.
Fellow judge Alesha Dixon was surprised by the 54-year-old's claim and was even more shocked when Simon went up onto the stage.
Simon said: ‘Can I just see if they’re real knives? Oh my god! Let’s just do two Edward okay?’
When David Walliams jokingly offered to take Edward's place as the knife thrower, Edward replied: 'No'.
As he began to regret his decision, Simon asked the young boy: ‘Edward, you’ve never auditioned for me have you?’
Edward get the show supremo a close shave with a flying blade which left the judges open-mouthed.
Simon admitted: 'I kind of felt my life going in front of me then', before Amanda Holden told Edward: 'You nearly killed Simon Cowell.'
David once again attempted to charm Edward as he said: ‘How much would we have to pay you to throw the knife just a little bit nearer to him?’
Lettice Rowbotham also impressed the judges - and the audience - with her electric violin and David Walliams told her: 'I think you might be the poshest contestant we've had on the show.'
The 24-year-old from Surrey's audition was just the tip of the iceberg with other impressive turns including a magic act and a singer.
Less impressive were a duo - Operadoo - who attempt to combine opera with didgeridoo playing.
The couple, from Kent, fall foul of Cowell who tells them: 'There are certain things that don't go well together. It's like sticking a bowl of strawberry ice cream with a sausage.'
Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV1 on Saturday night 19 April at 7pm.
Scandal Movie Planned With Denzel Washington and Kerry Washington
By Zay Ilarraza-Boyed on April 11, 2014@OfficialMape Courtesy of [http://www.thenewsnerd.com/entertainment/scandal-movie-set-2015-starring-denzel-washington-kerry-washington/ ]
Sources have revealed that due to the enormous success of the Scandal television series, Shonda Rhimes has planned a Scandal movie, which is tentatively set to be released in the spring of 2015. The film will feature Denzel Washington in the starring role as the Mayor of Atlanta.
Details are still cloudy about the film, but Kerry Washington is confirmed as a co-star alongside Denzel Washington (no relation). Shonda Rhimes sat down with Zay of www.MapeNation.com to discuss some of the ideas behind the film.
“Scandal has really gained a lot of loyal fans of the show,” she said. “I’m very proud to be able to provide a series that keeps people so glued to their television sets. So I wanted to take it to the next level. I wanted to bring Scandal to the big screen…and trust me, you haven’t seen anything yet.”
Some of the stars rumored to be appearing in the film include: Denzel and Kerry, Columbus Short, Tony Goldwyn, Guillermo Diaz, Tyler Perry, and Nene Leakes. Small appearances by some of the other cast members of Housewives of Atlanta cast are also expected.
When asked for a teaser about the plot, Shonda revealed, “I can’t say too much, but Olivia Pope finally leaves DC for a new start. She ends up working as crisis management for the Mayor of Atlanta (Denzel Washington) and that’s when things get hairy.”
Apparently, Shonda Rhimes, writer of Scandal and other known hit series such Grey’s Anatomy, wants to create the ultimate drama film. Denzel Washington also appears to be excited about that project. “I’ve been watching the series and I’m really proud of Ms. Washington for all the success she’s having,” Denzel said. “I want to offer my talents to such an amazing story. I think it will be well received.”
Filming will begin after Washington, who is currently pregnant, births her child and recovers.
The interest in this film is sure to skyrocket, considering the success the show has seen. Every Thursday, fans are glued to their television sets to watch the drama of Olivia Pope unfold. If the show goes to the next level as Shonda promised, I’m sure it’s going to set box office records and make a lot of people happy.
Atlanta — Legendary singer Patti Labelle arrested and charged with assault and battery after attacking Aretha Franklin.
The singers were in Atlanta for an R&B/Soul concert on March 20th when they ran into each other backstage. Labelle was still fuming from a recent run-in with Franklin at the White House for the “Women of Soul” concert. While Aretha Franklin was making her way to the stage, Labelle extended her hand to greet the “Respect” singer, when she threw epic shade in an effort to avoid her. The two exchanged obscenities after the event and parted ways.
While at the concert in Atlanta, Labelle attempted to approach Franklin to resolve their outstanding issues, but Franklin once again turned up her nose. Onlookers say Labelle quickly removed her wig and earrings as she approached Franklin. Aretha, knowing that the removal of earrings is a tell-tale sign that a fight is about to ensue, attempted to prepare herself for the confrontation. Franklin was quickly struck with a Mayweather style right and left and stumbled backwards, landing awkwardly. Bystanders subdued Labelle and escorted her outside of the venue. Franklin suffered only minor injuries.
Labelle was quickly apprehended by the Atlanta Police Department and charged with assault and battery. She was released on a $10,000 bail and will appear in court on April 16th.
BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT: Simon Cowell, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and the buzzers are back including a Golden Buzzer that can see a contestant go through immediately.
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COLLABRO singing Les Mis on #BritiansGotTalent just now were brilliant! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob5UJS2WwQ8
Mike Stock (Stock, Aitken & Waterman) to help The Retrobot to claim Christmas number one 2013
The Retrobot was switched off back in 1989...but he has been rebooted, given new batteries and is now going for Christmas Number 1 , with the help of Mr Mike Stock (Stock, Aitken & Waterman) A sample of his song, can be heard...." here http://t.co/hxqBk7U1uA
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4th Annual BEFFTA UK hosts: Eddie Kadi and Pauline Long
BEFFTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: SIR TREVOR MCDONALD BEFFTA AWARDS GUESTS: All guests are by invite only Date: 27th October 2012 , Black History Month VENUE: The Hippodrome, North End Road, Golders Green, London. N11 7RP TIME; DOORS OPEN: 4.00 pm VIP ARRIVALS: 4.15pm DRINKS RECEPTION AND CANAPÉS : 5.15pm – 6.30pm PRE-AWARDS RED CARPET PHOTOGRAPHY AND PRESS INTERVIEWS: 4.15pm – 6.30pm MAIN AWARDS SHOW: 7.00pm – 10.30pm VIP Drinks: 10.30pm – 11.30pm POST-AWARDS PRESS INTERVIEWS AND RED CARPET PHOTOGRAPHY: 10.30PM – 11.30pm OFFICIAL BEFFTA AFTER-PARTY: 10.30PM TILL LATE * *BEFFTA AWARDS DRESS CODE MUST BE ADHERED TO* * Strictly Black Tie/Full glamour Men: Black Tuxedos or Black Suits Women: Evening gowns
Best Male Act: Angel, IKES, Smiler, Wiley, G Range,Clement Marfo, Jermaine Riley, J Sol, Donaeo, Valentine, Dele, Infecta, Scorcher, Fuse ODG, John Hectic, Micall Parknsun, Pane and Yardz, Alim Kamara
Best Gospel Act: Guvna B, Faith D, Divine Divine, V9 Collective, New Rivers Choir, Muyiwa and Riversongz, Andrew Bello, Meleke, Grace Galaxy, London Community Gospel Choir, Dolly P , Divine Impact, Lyrical Soldier,
Best International Act: Zahara, Camp Mulla, Cover Drive, Dbanj, Grace Galaxy, Ruff Kid
Best UK AfroBeats Act: Fuse ODG, Mista Silva, May7ven, Kida Kudz, Musik Maestro, Shay, 2kriss, Shiikane, Tipsy, Mo Eazy, Vibes Squad, Ezi Emela
Best UK Caribbean Act: Carol Thompson, Roger Robin, Sandra Cross, Maxi Priest, Lloyd Brown
Best International Caribbean Act: Movado, Vybz Kartel, Gyptian, Damain Marley, Sean Paul, Munga Tun Up, Konshens, Aidonia, Popcaan
Best Producer: Mr J, Ayo Beatz, Perry Mystique, Victizzle, Rymez, J Weathers, Don Jazzy
Best Video Director: P Designs, Sesan, Moe Musa, Elmino, Trail Pictures, AJE Filmworks, Antoine Dixon-Bellot Colin Tiley, Dego Visionz, Uvi Orogun, Akpe Ododoru, Duminas Alliance
Dance
Best Dance Act: Boy Blue, CEO Dancers,High Rollaz,D3 Dancers, Project G, Akai, Dan-Kira, Cerebro
Best Dance Choreographer: Ricardo Gomez, Kenrick Sandy, Ashley Banjo, Tony Adigun, Turbo
Comedy
Best Comedian: Eddie Kadi, Babatunde, Funmbi, Ola the comedian, A Dot Comedian, Geoff Shumann, Don’t Jealous Me, Prince Abdi
Radio
Station of the year: Rainbow Radio, The soul of London Radio, Voice of Africa radio, Zimnet radio, Guess Radio, Bang Radio, Colourful Radio, Premier Gospel, Zimpower FM, Playvybz Radio, Zimonline Radio, East Africa Radio Online, Inspiration FM
Radio personality of the year: Yinka Awojobi, Kojo, Ace and Vis, Dave P, Steve Sutherland, Jade Avia, Nage, Kweku Frimpong, Dotun Adebayo, Geoff Shumann, Wayne Boucaud, Benita White, Julie Ann Ryan, Space Clottey
Newspapers/Magazines/Blogs
Best Community Newspaper: The Voice, The Vision, GLA News, Afro News, Trumpet, Phoenix,
Magazine of the year: Black Hair, New African Woman, Black Beauty and Hair, Diva Scribe, Rewind, Ovation, Fab Magazine, OK Nigeria, Ninetynine Magazine, Arise Magazine, Pride, Afro Pulp, Tropics, Zen
Journalist of the year: Charlene White, Lukwesa Burak, Janelle Oswald, Mimi Fawz, Lorna Cooper, Henry Bonsu, Regina Jere-Malanda, Belinda Otas, Shoggy Tosh
Blog of the year: Nissi Knows, Shadders, Notjustok.com, Bella Naija, Funmi Ogunja, Black Grape, Jennie Jenkins, Berry, Haut, Lolo’s Kloset, Jestina-George.com, Africa fashion guide, afrocentricityunleashed.com, The peoples Hub, Eighteen Forever, We Plug Good Music, Nollywood Uncut
Events
Best Events Promoter: Smade, Cokobar.com, West Coast, Bashment Vibez, Play Entertainment, USH(UK Unsigned Hype), Deroots Promotions, Theodore Ibekwe PR, CRU NETWORK, FOCUS organization, Femtej Kreations media, Disk&Jockey entertainment, Cams promotions
DJ
DJ of the year: Dj Neptizzle, DJ Unbeatable, Dj Fabuloz, DJ Shola Bee, DJ Xclusive, DJ Cameo, Dj Steve Sutherland, Dj Cee Cee, DJ French Kiss, DJ Lady G2, Dj Dubwise, Dj Longers, Dj Melody, Dj Eve Parkes
Photographers
Best Photographer: Akwasi Photography, Sixoone Media(David Mbiyu), Trevor Griffiths(iDelick Media), Cassandra M Photography, EJS Photography, Dami Oyetade, (Idezign), Squiz Hamilton, Stuart Dayley, Fire Shonu Photography, Sync Photography, Creative Piece, Adeyinka Adepitan, Vivida, Akpe Ododoru
Fashion Category: Fashion Designers
Best Male Fashion Designer: Adebayo Jones, Visual Artistic Designer, James Brendan, Keve, Kgtkkt Couture, Zekaryas Solomon, Kitoko, Obiora Ichiebuka, Yusuf Abubakar
Best Female Fashion Designer: Bukki Ojo, Bestow Elan, Light of Marie, Fabryan, Rouge, Eki Orleans, Anita Quansah, Korlekie, Adopted Culture, Dionne Gooding, Bubbushiiky, Tina Lobondi, Janet Opoku, Linda Mirembe, House of Adjeiwaa, AGR Clothing, Dephne Madyara, Johanna Jasmine Maddix
Stylists
Best Hair Stylist: Edmund Bossman, Junior Green, Eugene Davis, Charlotte Mensah, Donnie Smith, Sandra Webb, Verona White, Adeola Olase, Charlene Cumberbatch, Leon Jade, Joel D, Edee Beau, Ether
Best Wardrobe Stylist: Samson Soboye, Joel Dash, Tanesha Westcarr, Erica Matthews, Viennty Styling, Natasha Clarke, Crystal Deroche, Yemisi Adedipe, Sandra Aji, Samantha Watson , Jason Boateng, Abigail Ayoola
Make-up Artists
Best Make-up Artist: Sophia Taylor, Sheeba Raye, Imelda Ladebo, Sophia Taylor, Kristy Prince, Saamia Khan, Joy Adenuga, Barbara Mensah, Dimple Patel, Ganga Bahambra, Edee Beau, CSG Make-up and beauty
Best male model: Martins Igbinedion, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Hassan Resse, Guetan, Jeremy Boateng, Salisu Abdullai, Charles Rare, Duke Dadzie, Zebulun Delisser, Prince Nkay, Dwain Stephens, Hassan Reese
Best Modelling Agency: LV Casting Agency, Minc Model Management, Mahogany Model Management, Stomp Model Management, D1 Model Management, Oxygen Model Management, Demus Castings
Beauty Pageants
Best Beauty Pageant: Miss West Africa UK, Miss Ghana UK, Miss Zim Diamond,, Miss Uganda UK, Miss Jamaica UK, Miss Flavour UK, Miss Black Africa, Miss Congo UK, Queen of Zambia UK, Miss Nubian Pageant
Best Beauty Queen: Miss Congo UK 2012, Ruvimbo Chinzou, Fatoumata Touray, Ann Marie M’Sichili, Victoria Okafor
Best Former Beauty Queen: Shirley Dee,Vicky Ngari, Nicola Sackey, Maria Namiro, Ruvimbo Chinzou, Denise Hanson, Misha Terrett, Victoria Mtonga,
Best Beauty Pageant Director: June Daley, Mavis Osei, Dennis Tawiah, Jacqueline Wabara, Bridgette Chalu, Glorianne Francis, Dele Onabowu , Justina Mutale, Jacqueline Matovu
Film Category
Best director: Richard Ayoade, Noel Clarke, Patrick Campbell, Obi Emelonye, Christian Asaiku, Tawanda Chimuzinga, Samuell Benta, Lanre Balogun
Best Actor: Wil Johnson, Anthony Manjaro, James Bryhan, Wale Ojo, David Ajala, Ken Smart
Best Actresses: Fatima Jabe, Omotola Jalade, Queen Allen, Sherrie Silver , Lorraine Fox, Anita Bellamy, Uru Eke
Best Film: Last Flight to Abuja, Amina, To The End Of The Road, Moral Conflict, Amina, Shattered Hearts
Best screenwriter/Scriptwriter : Obi Emelonye, Maxine Chantel, Bola Agbaje Ann Akin, Debra Odutuyo, Samuell Benta, Babi Isako, Tolulope Yesufu
Best theatre production Meet The Adebanjos, Belong by Bola Agbaje, I stand corrected byMojisola Adebayo
Best Webseries: Breach, Venus Vs Mars, All About The McKenzies, Before The Big Time,
Best online TV: Factory 78, UPshot TV, SBTV, Time With Natalie, Gidiculture TV
ART Category
Best Spoken Word Artist/Poets – Oneness Sankara, Alim Kamara, Dan Bosi, Chaleboy The Poet, Dean Atta
Best Art Director – Trendy Couture, Kwame Knight, Akpe Ododoru, Ola Shobowale
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. BEFFTA UK 2012 public nominations are officially closed. Thank you for nominating.
BEFFTA UK official press and nomination launch was on 26th September in Mayfair, London How to nominate: *Choose your nomination category or categories below *You can make multiple nominations from the categories below *You can nominate yourself *Send your nominations including details of the nominee, website links to nominations@beffta.com *Nominations closed officially on 14th September (PLEASE NOTE FINAL NOMINATION LIST WILL BE DECIDED BY THE BEFFTA MEMBERS)
This major event will be held at the Royal Society of Medicine, On Sunday 25th November, and will bring children together to celebrate Charles Dickens huge influence on legal reform, education and hospitals. There will be period music and drama performed by schools, choirs and groups; Christmas Fayre, displays and exhibits,and a series of fun Talks, cartoons and films, all about Charles Dickens and his London. You mayknow that Dickens played a great part in helping Great Ormond Street Hospital to grow and thrive- money raised will be donated to this great hospital.
It promises to be an excellent event.Anyone interested, whetherteachers,performers, exhibitors, sponsors,fund raisers orvolunteers. Venue's Luxury Theatre and splendid Exhibition Hall The Royal Society of Medicine is at the end of Wimpole Street, opposite the rear of House of Fraser, Oxford street, London W1. Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity No 235825
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a groundbreaking initiative created to accelerate innovative cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C is bringing together the best and the brightest researchers and encouraging collaboration instead of competition among the entire cancer community. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C creates awareness and builds broad public support for this effort. Here we stand, on the verge of unlocking the answers that will finally conquer cancer. Cancer takes one person every minute. One life in a moment. They are our brothers, our sisters, our fathers and mothers, our husbands and wives, our best friends, our children, ourselves. Every day in America 1500 people die despite the fact that the means to save them are literally within our reach. To wait any longer for someone else to save our lives and the lives of those we love is unforgivable. We must act now. For the first time in history, we can envision the possibility of stopping cancer in its tracks. Now more than ever, as government funding for cancer research is disappearing from the national agenda, every single one of us affected by cancer must stand up and be heard.
How?
Working with the top experts in cancer research, Stand Up To Cancer is forging a new way to develop breakthroughs that will end cancer. We’re putting together the best and the brightest minds in cancer research, investing in their projects and taking the bureaucratic obstacles out of their way. SU2C’s interdisciplinary Dream Teams of scientists, clinicians, technicians and other experts, are hard at work on solutions to the unique problems that cancer presents. Learn More. SU2C’s funding is administered by the American Association for Cancer Research, the largest scientific organization in the world focusing on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Together with Stand Up To Cancer’s “Blue Ribbon” Scientific Advisory Council, comprised of world-class scientists across several disciplines and patient advocates, the most promising projects are identified, mentored, and funded.
Why Now?
We now understand the very biology that drives cancer. With knowledge gained from the mapping of the human genome, we can target the genes and pathways that are involved in turning normal cells into cancerous ones. We are on the brink of possessing a toolbox full of new, advanced therapies just waiting to be adapted to benefit patients. Right before us, so close we can almost touch them, are scientific breakthroughs in the prevention, detection, treatment - and even reversal - of this disease.
This is where the end of cancer begins: when we unite in one movement, unstoppable.