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[...] chief strategist Steve Bannon, a media executive with no foreign policy experience, now has a seat on Trump's Principals Committee, which weighs pressing national security issues. Both moved swiftly to address gaps in the measure, with Mattis asking that Iraqis who helped U.S. troops be exempt and Kelly clarifying that green card holders would not be affected. [...] Kelly launched a particularly robust defense of it, which was welcomed by the White House, an administration official said. Loren Schulman... Читать дальше...

Rogen plays a self-destructive, unemployed journalist who decides to pursue his childhood crush and babysitter, played by Theron. Earlier this week, Theron also signed on to star in the spy thriller “Need To Know,” where she will play a CIA analyst whose life and family are endangered when she discovers evidence of a Russian sleeper cell working in American intelligence. Seth Rogen will next be seen in James Franco’s comedic biopic, “The Disaster Artist,” in which he will play Sandy Schklair, the... Читать дальше...

According to the documents, Depp’s former managers were responsible for “egregious deficiencies in making Mr. Depp’s tax payments,” costing the actor a bundle. In the documents, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Feb. 15, tax attorney Miriam L. Fisher — whose firm was retained by Depp to help sort out delinquencies in his 2014 tax bill — says that, while dealing with Depp’s tax issue, the IRS told her that Depp’s accounts “reflected a history of untimely compliance with his federal tax payment obligations.” In January... Читать дальше...

Most people will experience a bad job, you know the one you dread on Monday mornings with dreams of escaping. Yet jobs that are difficult may not be all that bad for you, despite the stress and energy spent trying to flee from them. While it’s 10 times more enjoyable to grow your career with

The talks in the Swiss capital began as Turkish troops and Syrian opposition forces seized the center of the Islamic State-held town of al-Bab, breaking a weeks-long deadlock between the two sides at the periphery of the town in northern Syria, according to Turkey’s state news agency and Syrian opposition activists. The seizure of al-Bab after a protracted, bloody fight that leveled large parts of the city brings Ankara closer to its stated goal for its months-long operation in Syria: The Geneva talks... Читать дальше...

MEXICO CITY — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly pledged Thursday that America won’t enlist its military to enforce immigration laws and that there will be “no mass deportations.” Kelly’s declarations came as senior Trump administration officials sought to temper Latin American concerns about a new U.S. immigration crackdown. Speaking in Mexico City after he and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with their Mexican counterparts, Kelly said all deportations will honor human rights and... Читать дальше...

The 89th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday on ABC “Sara’s unique artistry will honor those we’ve lost in our community, including familiar faces and those behind the scenes who have enriched the art of moviemaking,” De Luca and Todd said in a statement. Bareilles’ songs include 2007’s “Love Song” from her debut album “Little Voice” and “Brave” (2012). What We've Learned About the Oscars Race From the Guild Awards

NBA rule prevents Warriors from re-signing Andrew Bogut Per NBA rules, a team can’t re-acquire a player it traded until July 1 of the next league calendar. The Warriors traded Bogut to the Mavericks on July 7 to free up salary-cap space to sign Kevin Durant from Oklahoma City. The same Warriors fans pining for a Bogut return could be rooting against him in the NBA Finals.

Read original story All 79 TV Shows Still Waiting for Renewal or Cancellation News (Updating Photos) At TheWrap

The Writers Guilds of America (WGA), West and East, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have announced that formal negotiations for a new contract will begin Monday, March 13. [...] Read: WGA East to Honor Veteran Comedy Writer Steve O'Donnell

Rajai Davis, who was last spotted rounding the bases after a dramatic game-tying homer in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series last fall, made a little noise in his first intrasquad game with Oakland since 2010. Davis, who signed with the A’s as a free agent this offseason, tripled his first time up, off A’s No. 2 starter Kendall Graveman, and catcher Stephen Vogt immediately drove Davis in with a single up the middle. Sonny Gray started for the “home” team on Field 4 at Fitch Park and allowed two hits... Читать дальше...

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is suggesting the Trump administration may crack down on states that have legalized recreational marijuana. The Justice Department has several options available, including filing lawsuits on the grounds that state laws regulating pot are unconstitutional because they are pre-empted by federal law. White House press secretary Sean Spicer says Trump will speak on a number of topics, including defense, border security and taking care of the nation's veterans. Читать дальше...

The Oscar’s 9 best picture nominees Prep for your Oscars party this weekend with a recap of this year’s nine best picture nominees, each film reviewed by The Chronicle’s Datebook team. On the big day, also keep up-to-date with us at www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment. The 89th annual Academy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, is broadcast live on ABC at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. Arrival Director Denis Villeneuve casts aside almost every “Independence Day,” “E.T.” and “Contact” cliché, and makes... Читать дальше...

Blockbusters like Disney’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” helped IMAX to a big fourth quarter, as the company reported earnings that topped expectations. “2016 was an impressive year for IMAX on several strategic fronts: our footprint grew 15 percent, we signed a record 319 new theatre agreements, and we further established IMAX as a leader in the entertainment industry through two key growth initiatives — original content and virtual reality,” IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond said in a statement. IMAX... Читать дальше...

If 2017 wasn’t unpredictable enough, it looks like Taco Bell is pulling the Naked Chicken Chalupa from its menu. And as confusing as it may have been when it debuted, the chalupa’s quick departure is even more baffling. The item was a limited time offer from Taco Bell, and apparently it’s run of only a few weeks was normal for an “LTO item,” a taco Bell spokesperson told the Orange County Register. The rollout for the chalupa began in 2016 at select locations. (Other limited time offer items that... Читать дальше...

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You might have caught Henry Phillips performing his quirky comic songs on Comedy Central or on Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show — or in various YouTube clips. Or you might have seen “Punching the Clown,” his 2009 movie in which he plays himself that won the Audience Award at Slamdance. In “Punching Henry,” he once again plays a sad-sack version of himself in a low-energy, gently amusing comedy in which he is up for a TV show, but a series of personal and professional crises move the finish line further away. Читать дальше...