Nabil Al-jurani and Qassim Abdul-zahra, Associated Press Updated 10:28 pm PST, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 In this Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 photo, rapper Ahmed Chayeb, better known by his stage name Mr. Guti, records on his computer, at his home in the southern port city of Bqasra, Iraq. Chayeb raps about anger and disillusionment in his hometown of Basra, which saw riots last summer over failing services and soaring unemployment. Chayeb says his generation is fed up with the false piety of politicians and religious authorities who preach about faith and duty but have left Basra to fall apart. less In this Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 photo, rapper Ahmed Chayeb, better known by his stage name Mr. Guti, records on his computer, at his home in the southern port city of Bqasra, Iraq. Chayeb raps about anger and ... more Photo: Nabil Al-Jurani, AP … [Read more...] about Iraqi rapper gives angry youth in city of Basra music outlet
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Brothers in Smollett case are bodybuilders, aspiring actors
The Associated Press Updated 5:20 pm PST, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 FILE - In this May 20, 2016 file photo, actor and singer Jussie Smollett attends the "Empire" FYC Event in Los Angeles. A police official says "Empire" actor is now considered a suspect "for filing a false police report" and that detectives are presenting the case against him to a grand jury. Smollett told police he was attacked by two masked men while walking home from a Subway sandwich shop at around 2 a.m. on Jan. 29. He says they beat him, hurled racist and homophobic insults at him and looped a rope around his neck before fleeing. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this May 20, 2016 file photo, actor and singer Jussie Smollett attends the "Empire" FYC Event in Los Angeles. A police official says "Empire" actor is now considered a suspect "for filing a false ... more Photo: Richard Shotwell, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP … [Read more...] about Brothers in Smollett case are bodybuilders, aspiring actors
Andrew McCabe, franchise shows give CBS weekly ratings win
Lynn Elber, Ap Television Writer Updated 3:16 pm PST, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 FILE - In this June 7, 2017, file photo, then-FBI acting director Andrew McCabe listens during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, on Capitol Hill in Washington. A “60 Minutes” interview with fired FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe helped make the CBS news magazine one of TV’s top-rated programs. According to Nielsen figures released Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, “60 Minutes” drew 9.7 million viewers and was the third most-watched show last week. less FILE - In this June 7, 2017, file photo, then-FBI acting director Andrew McCabe listens during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, on Capitol Hill in ... more Photo: Alex Brandon, AP … [Read more...] about Andrew McCabe, franchise shows give CBS weekly ratings win
Chris Hemsworth Will Star in an Upcoming Hulk Hogan Biopic, Brother
Chris Hemsworth is already jacked as hell, but he may want to venture into swole territory for his latest role. Hemsworth is slated to play Hulk Hogan in an upcoming biopic, according to an exclusive report by The Hollywood Reporter. The film about the famous wrestler's life will be directed by Todd Phillips and written by Scott Silver—the same duo behind 2019's The Joker. THR reports that production is working out a deal with Netflix, so get ready to stream this baby from the comfort of your home. Hulk Hogan—real name Terry Bollea—is an iconic former professional wrestler and twelve-time world champion in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling. He was known for his famous leg drop, which entailed jumping onto an opponent and landing with his leg on their face, like this: It's oddly entrancing to watch!In recent years, Hogan's name has come up less in the context of wrestling, and more in the context of his sex tape scandal and an … [Read more...] about Chris Hemsworth Will Star in an Upcoming Hulk Hogan Biopic, Brother
Police official: Smollett lawyers meeting with investigators
Don Babwin, Associated Press Updated 1:26 pm PST, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017 file photo, Jussie Smollett participates in the "Empire" panel during the FOX Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Chicago's top prosecutor has recused herself from the investigation into the attack reported by Smollett. Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx offered few specifics when announcing she was stepping back Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. less FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017 file photo, Jussie Smollett participates in the "Empire" panel during the FOX Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. ... more Photo: Willy Sanjuan, Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP Photo: Willy Sanjuan, Willy … [Read more...] about Police official: Smollett lawyers meeting with investigators