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Samuel L. Jackson likens Trump to 'plantation' owner ahead of 'Captain Marvel' release “Captain Marvel” actor Samuel L. Jackson likened President Trump to a “plantation” owner this week when responding to comments that Trump has done more to help African Americans than past presidents.

Oprah Winfrey takes big financial hit as Weight Watchers stock tanks Oprah Winfrey was likely feeling a lot lighter Tuesday evening – in her investment portfolio.

Still on her mind? Lady Gage posts steamy Academy Awards duet with Cooper Lady Gaga is apparently still thinking about he steamy performance on Sunday night and took to Twitter Tuesday to post her duet with actor Bradley Cooper that got social media buzzing about their palpable chemistry.

Netflix changed ending of ‘The Notebook;’ fans grow irate: report Fans of the romantic tearjerker “he Notebook” were left outraged upon learning the Netflix version playing in the United Kingdom omitted the film’s sad ending for a more happier outcome.

John Mellencamp concert includes ‘take a knee’ moment As John Mellencamp’s concert tour continues to roll across the country, the rocker has been making it clear where he stands on “take a knee” protests.

Pete Davidson boots heckler who joked about Mac Miller's death: report Pete Davidson had zero tolerance for a heckler who reportedly made light of rapper Mac Miller’s death.

Fox News dominates MSNBC, CNN across the board during February Fox News Channel dominated February, finishing the month as the most-watched network with “Hannity” as the taking the title of highest-rated cable news program, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Robin Thicke and fiancée April Love Geary welcome baby girl: ‘Thank you God for this blessing’ Robin Thicke and his fiancée, April Love Geary, welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday.

Kathie Lee Gifford talks R. Kelly sex abuse claims: ‘God wants him to be redeemed’ Kathie Lee Gifford isn’t publicly rushing to judgment on R. Kelly just yet.

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's top moments, from steamy Oscars performance to 'A Star Is Born' audition Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's chemistry is undeniable.

Former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy will appear in court on Wednesday as a witness, for the second time in less than two years, to give evidence in the trial of twelve Catalan separatist leaders. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tFVqfN

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected on Wednesday the resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, standing by a moderate ally long targeted by hardliners in internal factional struggles over a 2015 nuclear deal with the West. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2H7n1yb

Pakistan carried out airstrikes and shot down two Indian jets on Wednesday, Pakistani officials said, a day after Indian warplanes struck inside Pakistan for the first time since a war in 1971, prompting leading powers to urge both sides to show restraint. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IFDfAX

0540 GMT: TRUMP SEES AWESOME POTENTIAL FOR "MY FRIEND KIM" from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tClCYw

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term at the helm of Africa's largest economy and top oil producer, the electoral commission chairman said on Wednesday, following an election marred by delays, logistical glitches and violence. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Ez5Ow0

Muhammadu Buhari, who has won four more years as Nigeria's president, proved wrong those who doubted he could survive the blows of recession, militant attacks on oilfields and an Islamist insurgency that blighted his first term. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2EgtyUk

Looking for a quick way to stop North Korean missiles immediately after lift-off, the Pentagon is studying as a near-term option whether a group of F-35 fighter jets hovering around North Korean airspace could pick off freshly-launched rockets. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2EBBb9n

Indonesian officials said on Wednesday dozens of rescuers were using spades and ropes to dig out around 45 people who were feared buried by the collapse of an illegal gold mine on the island of Sulawesi that killed at least one person. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TfKROW

The Taliban warned on Wednesday that ongoing clashes between India and Pakistan would impact the Afghan peace process and told India to refrain from further military action after its air strike against a militant camp in Pakistan the previous day. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Tkfnaa

China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said it reiterated its call for India and Pakistan to exercise restraint. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2TlU0Fx