It has finally dawned on Joaquin Phoenix that his comic book collection which he thought was a potential gold mine is of scarce value. Phoenix, 44 has some rare comics in his collection including Wolverine’s first appearance. Phoenix is the latest in a long line of movie Jokers, joining iconic names such as Jack Nicholson … Continue reading
Forever 21, the Teenage Clothing Emporium Has Filed For Bankruptcy
Forever 21, the clothing emporium that was a rage among the teens until recently, has announced that they have filed for bankruptcy. The chain will be pulling down the shutters on 300 to 350 stores across the world including 178 in the United States. Forever 21 has 549 stores operating in the US and 251 … Continue reading
Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill Will Share Screen Space Again In Jurassic World 3
Stars of the 1993 Jurassic Park, Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum will come together to relive their characters in Jurassic World 3, the upcoming franchise installment. Dr. Ellie Sattler made the announcement in Hollywood today. Jurassic World 3 will be directed by Colin Trevorrow who also co-wrote and directed Jurassic World and co-wrote … Continue reading
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Formally Launches Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump
Just a year before the presidential election, President Trump is likely to face an impeachment inquiry. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the formal announcement today. This is only the fourth time in its long history that a US President is looking at an impeachment threat. “Today I’m announcing the House of Representatives is moving forward … Continue reading
Thomas Cook Folds Up Dramatically as Last-Ditch Rescue Talks Fail
After last-ditch efforts and desperate negotiations failed, Thomas Cook, the 178-year old iconic holiday firm collapsed. The brand was synonymous with holidays across the globe. The UK Civil Aviation announced that the company has “ceased trading with immediate effect.” This has left a staggering 150,000 plus British people stranded at various holiday destinations. The immediate … Continue reading
Fleabag and Game of Thrones Win Big At Brit-Dominated Emmy 2019 Awards
The British dominated the 71st Emmy Awards, 2019. While the Game of Thrones, as expected, took the prize for the best drama, the surprise party-crasher was Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s comedy Fleabag. It bagged most of the comedy awards on offer. Emmy voters were expected to reward the Game of Thrones for its divisive final season. With … Continue reading
Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Re-Election Gamble Might Not Succeed as Exit Polls Show a Tight Finish
Counting has started to know the winner of Israel’s extraordinary general election but there are exit poll projections already available. It shows a tight race between Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former military chief, Benny Gantz. The right-wing Likud party is going neck and neck with the centrist Blue and White Party according to the … Continue reading
Drone Attack on Saudi Arabia Facilities Trigger Surge in Oil Prices
A shocking twin attack on the Saudi Arabian oil facilities that destroyed more than five percent of the global oil supply has sent the oil prices surging by a hefty 20 percent across the globe. The drone attacks took place on Abqaiq, the site of Aramco’s largest oil processing plant. Following the attack, Brent crude, … Continue reading
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s Strongest Leader Dies in Singapore
Robert Mugabe, the powerful leader who was at the helm of Zimbabwe’s politics and ruled the country for three decades plus has died in Singapore at 95. The announcement was made by the country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mugabe was ousted in 2017 in a coup. It was triggered by his decision to remove the then … Continue reading
India On The Brink of Space History As Chandrayaan-2 Prepares For a Soft Lunar Landing
Friday is a big day for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Their high stakes Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Mission is expected to touch down on the moon on Friday. If all goes well, India will take a giant step forward in claiming its place among the small number of space superpowers that include the United States, … Continue reading
