The jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has banned music and smoking in Syria’s Raqa, days after taking control of the northern city following battles with rebel groups. ISIL said it had decided to “ban the sale of
Sherlock, the BBC’s update on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed sleuth, can be seen across media platforms in the U.S. thanks to cable providers and services like Amazon Prime. Turns out Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and The Hobbit’s Martin Freeman, also
George Takei’s most famous role, Lt. Sulu from Star Trek, showcases the actor’s avuncular side. The openly gay Takei is far more direct, and critical, when it comes to issues like same-sex marriage. Takei told a reporter for The Wrap
Liam Payne, part of the teen pop sensation One Direction, isn’t about to apologize for enjoying A&E’s Duck Dynasty. Payne shared his affection for the family-friendly reality show on Twitter, and in the wake of star Phil Robertson’s suspension for
(AP) – Trust in elected leaders has fallen sharply, a global survey revealed Monday, citing the protracted budget battle in Washington that nearly saw the U.S. default on its debts and Europe’s stuttering response to its debt crisis as key reasons
Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism, his agent says. Darren Prince declined on Saturday to say which facility will treat Rodman and how long he will be there. Rodman
ROME (AP) Claudio Abbado, a star in the great generation of Italian conductors who was revered by musicians in the world’s leading orchestras for developing a strong rapport with them while still allowing them their independence, died Monday. He was
SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Seahawks are bringing their game-changing defense and the 12th Man to the Big Apple for the Super Bowl. Seattle’s top-ranked defense forced three fourth-quarter turnovers, and Russell Wilson threw a 35-yard touchdown pass on fourth down
Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said that Hillary Clinton would not be defeated in 2016 due to any revelations about Benghazi, calling focus on Benghazi “nitpicking smaller issues.” Gingrich stated: I think
On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country loved Elton John, using that fact as proof that the country was not anti-homosexual. Putin called John an “outstanding person [and] musician” and said, “Millions of our people sincerely love
On Sunday, The New Yorker released an interview with President Barack Obama in which the president stated that his approval ratings had been suppressed due to racism. “There’s no doubt that there’s some folks who just really dislike me because
DENVER (AP) Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos are heading to the Super Bowl after a 26-16 victory over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.Manning threw for 400 yards and two touchdowns Sunday to lead Denver to its first
On Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot channel 125 from 7PM EST to 10PM EST, Breitbart News Executive Chairman and host Stephen K. Bannon will discuss the galvanization of the Tea Party with on-the-ground reports from the Tea Party
LOS ANGELES (AP) “Ride Along” arrived in first place at the weekend box office. The buddy cop comedy featuring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube debuted with $41.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The strong opening for “Ride Along” marks
Maria Conchita Alonso is not afraid to speak her mind on politics, even if it goes against the beliefs of many in her peer group. The Running Man actress, who has spoken out against Fidel Castro in the past, recently
Both liberals and conservatives agreed on one thing during the 2012 presidential campaign. Mitt Romney cleaned President Barack Obama’s clock in the first of three critical debates. The new documentary Mitt, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend
Madonna wants us to know she isn’t a racist despite using the N-word in an Instagram posting about her white son. The Material Girl blasted out a photograph over the weekend featuring her son, Rocco Ritchie, striking a boxing pose.
(AFP) Crime caper “American Hustle” won the top film prize at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards on Saturday, earning another big boost in Hollywood’s all-important Oscars race. Australian Cate Blanchett won best actress for her role in Woody Allen’s
BANNU, Pakistan (AP) A Taliban bombing inside an army compound in northwest Pakistan killed at least 20 troops Sunday, officials and militants said, in one of the deadliest attacks to target the country’s forces as they battle insurgents in its
MOSCOW (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered new assurances to gay athletes and fans attending the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics next month. Yet he defended Russia’s anti-gay law by equating gays with pedophiles and said Russia needs to “cleanse”
Chloe Kim would be one of the USA’s best medal hopes in Sochi if it wasn’t for one problem — at 13 she is not eligible to compete in the Winter Olympics. With just weeks to go before the Sochi
Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his long-time struggle with alcoholism, his agent says.Darren Prince declined on Saturday to say which facility will treat Rodman and how long he will be there. Rodman recently
MOSCOW (AP) — A gay Russian protester has been detained for unfurling a rainbow flag during the Olympic torch relay as it passed through his hometown of Voronezh, 560 miles (910 kilometers) north of Sochi, where the games will begin
(AP) California governor proclaims state in a droughtBy GILLIAN FLACCUS and JASON DEARENAssociated PressLOS ANGELESCalifornia is nearly as dry as it’s ever been. High water marks rim half-full reservoirs. Cities are rationing water. Clerics are praying for rain. Ranchers are
(AP) Israeli bill to outlaw the word Nazi sparks ireBy TIA GOLDENBERGAssociated PressJERUSALEMAn Israeli draft law that would criminalize the use of the word Nazi in most cases has sparked a debate on freedom of speech in a state that
