Новости за 25.02.2017

Saturday is rehearsal day for Sunday's Academy Awards, when a parade of superstar presenters comes through the Dolby Theatre to practice their lines — another famous face every 15 minutes. Many actresses wear their show-day shoes to try them out on the Oscar stage. Kate McKinnon paired her black leggings and gray hoodie with towering black platforms, worn over socks. David Oyelowo made rehearsals a family affair: his wife and four children sat in the theater as he rehearsed. [...] not so straight... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Investors who wanted billionaire Warren Buffett to address the current state of the world in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders will likely be disappointed, but they can still take some comfort in his consistently rosy long-term outlook for the U.S. economy. Without mentioning Trump's immigration policies, Buffett did note that "a tide of talented and ambitious immigrants" played a significant role in the country's prosperity. Investment manager Cole Smead said he felt... Читать дальше...

D'Souza's film was named the worst picture of the year on Saturday, and the conservative author got both worst director (with co-director Bruce Schooley) and worst actor for playing himself. Dawn of Justice also picked up four wins including worst remake, worst screenplay and worst screen combo for its dueling stars Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. Another poorly received film, "Zoolander 2," got away with only one award, which went to Kristen Wiig for worst supporting actress. The Razzie Awards... Читать дальше...

(AP) — The last three best-feature winners at the Film Independent Spirit Awards have gone on to win best-picture the next day at the Academy Awards, but that streak appears likely to snap this year. The Spirit Awards, held under a tent on the beach in Santa Monica, California, are the dressed-down, afternoon antidote to the Academy Awards, where cocktails and indie pride are consumed in equal measure. Nominations are chosen by members of Film Independent, which includes critics, filmmakers, actors... Читать дальше...

The Louisiana State Museum says moisture intrusion at the 200-year-old French Quarter buildings has put the plaster and stucco at risk of breaking off, potentially falling onto pedestrians outside or damaging museum artifacts inside the buildings. The Louisiana Division of Administration's interim emergency board approved more than $945,000 in state funds for the repairs; the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism will dedicate $2.46 million from its annual budget. In a news release... Читать дальше...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The arena has all the features that a professional sports venue needs: stands, warm-up areas for teams, massive screens for spectators and a broadcast platform for commentators. "Las Vegas needs to consistently reinvent itself to remain relevant to the up-and-coming generation," said Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and a member of the board of directors of Millennial Esports, the company behind the arena. Las Vegas casinos have invested in numerous non-gaming amenities to attract the elusive millennials... Читать дальше...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five facts about Sunday's 89th Annual Academy Awards: A record four black directors are nominated in the documentary feature category. The film academy reports that 336 feature films were eligible for best picture this year, compared to 305 last year. The film academy has issued more than 1,600 press credentials for the 89th annual Academy Awards.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 89th Academy Awards should be a very schizophrenic affair: equal parts pomp and politics. More strikingly, the six directors of the foreign film nominees on Friday released a joint statement condemning "the climate of fanaticism and nationalism we see today in the U.S. and in so many other countries, in parts of the population and, most unfortunately of all, among leading politicians." [...] sure to stoke the rhetoric at Sunday's Oscars is news this weekend that U.S. immigration... Читать дальше...

The lake overflowed Saturday morning following heavy rain overnight, forcing the closure of a busy highway connecting the capital of Sarajevo with the central town of Zenica. Fahrudin Solak, a Civil Protection official, said emergency crews have redirected drivers to alternative roads and were struggling to defuse the lake's flooding threat by channeling its water into drainage ducts.

CHICAGO (AP) — As Republicans try to unite around a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, one of the most popular parts of the law will be among the most difficult to replace: the guarantee of health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. The challenge of providing insurance for Americans who have no other alternative has some congressional Republicans considering whether to ask the states to reboot high-risk pools, an option with a rocky history. The health care law requires insurance... Читать дальше...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Country singer Willie Nelson, the children of the late reggae icon Bob Marley and comedian Whoopi Goldberg are just a few of the growing number of celebrities publicly jumping into the marijuana industry and eyeing the California pot market, which is expected to explode after voters legalized the recreational use of weed. Analysts say brands already established in legal medical marijuana dispensaries — including celebrities who partner with approved California growers — will... Читать дальше...

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Los vehículos estarán el lunes en la pista en Barcelona, donde los equipos y pilotos podrán tener una idea más clara sobre lo que les espera en 2017. La temporada comienza el 26 de marzo en el GP de Australia. Además, los alerones traseros se rebajaron y muchos vehículos tendrán una especie de aleta de tiburón encima del motor. El excampeón mundial Jenson Button también se retiró, mientras que el equipo Manor despareció, para dejar a la parrilla con 20 equipos. Además, Bernie Ecclestone se fue... Читать дальше...

(AP) — As most of Hollywood gears up for the Oscars on Sunday and the whirlwind of events and parties this weekend, celebrities and top talent agents gathered in Beverly Hills to do something a little different: rally for immigration rights. The talent agency, better known as UTA, planned the nearly two-hour United Voices rally in lieu of holding its annual Oscars party. Key, who kicked things off, said the event was intended to "support the creative community's growing concern with anti-immigration... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. immigration authorities are barring entry to a 21-year-old Syrian cinematographer who worked on a harrowing film about his nation's civil war, "The White Helmets," that has been nominated for an Academy Award. According to internal Trump administration correspondence seen by The Associated Press, the Department of Homeland Security has decided at the last minute to block Khaled Khateeb from traveling to Los Angeles for the Oscars. The film focuses on the rescue workers who... Читать дальше...

The museums' directors say in an open letter that the agencies — and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — help foster knowledge of the arts, create cultural exchanges, generate jobs and tourism, and educate young people.

(AP) — Warren Buffett's company says fourth-quarter profit improved 15 percent, but most of the gains came from the paper value of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s investments and derivative contracts. The analysts surveyed by FactSet expected earnings per Class B share of $1.82 although they generally exclude investments and derivatives from their estimates.

(AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett wants investors to be wary of the high fees Wall Street routinely charges because of the damage they do to investment returns, and he emphasized his confident outlook in the U.S. economy. Buffett devoted a section of his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday to explaining again the benefits low-cost index funds have over most other investments.

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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Oscar-nominated Iranian film director has sent a video message to a rally attended by celebrities and top talent agents. After U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order temporarily banning immigrants from seven Muslim majority countries, including Iran, Asghar Farhadi decided to boycott the Oscars.

MADRID (AP) — Formula One returns to action next week with a test session ahead of a highly anticipated season featuring wider and faster cars to make the series more exciting. The season arrives with regulation changes that significantly altered car design and performance in an attempt to attract more fans and increase track attendance and television audiences. New aerodynamic and tire rules have given the 2017 cars a meaner look, making them wider and boosting downforce and grip. The rear wings... Читать дальше...

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The creator of "Hamilton" joined Sting, Justin Timberlake and John Legend for a day of music rehearsals at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre Friday. Lin-Manuel Miranda will become the youngest member of the EGOT club if he takes home the Oscar on Sunday. A novice actress discovered by chance in her hometown of Honolulu, Cravalho repeatedly ran through the tune with a confidence and charm that belie her age and inexperience. The starlet even smiled as she sang, completely undaunted until she noticed Meryl... Читать дальше...

While American Horror Story Season 7 will tackle the 2016 presidential election, Ryan Murphy has now clarified that the former candidates will not be featured on the show. Murphy revealed the Season 7 theme earlier this month on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, telling host Andy Cohen that he thinks it "will be interesting for a lot of people." Murphy also joked that he could picture his frequent muse Sarah Paulson, who presented him with the award Friday and is signed on for Season 7, as Kellyanne Conway.

Vikings' Clive Standen stars as Bryan Mills - aka young Liam Neeson - a former Green Beret who must cope with a great personal tragedy while simultaneously adjusting to his new job as a CIA operative. Whether you're a fan of the original Taken trilogy or just intrigued by the prospect of a new, serialized thriller, here's everything you need to know about the Taken TV series. According to fellow executive producers Alex Cary and Matt Gross, Besson wanted to be more involved in TV adaptations of his work after the CW's Nikita and Transporter... Читать дальше...