Posts by Nathan Pine
Simon Cowell “Not Proud” Of Insulting ‘American Idol’ Contestants: “What Can I Say? I’m Sorry”
Simon Cowell has apologized to early years American Idol contestants for “being a dick.” The music impresario and talent show judge said he was “not proud” of the way he insulted competitors on the series, which helped establish him as a household name when it launched on Fox in 2002. In an interview with The…
Read MoreDomino’s announces major menu update
Domino’s pizza lovers can get 50 percent off any menu-priced pizza, ordered online, until December 7, 2025, as part of a limited-time promotion the company is running. Why it Matters With the holiday season in full swing—packed with Christmas shopping, festive gatherings, and wrapping up year-end tasks—Domino’s limited-time online deal could offer people a quick,…
Read MoreBody Representing British Child Actors Blasts Equity Union For Failing To Fight For The Next Generation: “Young Performers Are Simply Not A Priority”
EXCLUSIVE: The trade body representing child actors has blasted the Equity union for refusing to prioritize or fight for the next generation, especially those from under-privileged backgrounds. The Agents of Young Performers Association (AYPA) sent a statement brimming with frustration to Deadline after saying it had “met with Equity on numerous occasions in an effort…
Read MoreStandard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%
[BEIJING] Standard Chartered revised its forecast for China’s 2026 gross domestic product growth to 4.6 per cent from 4.3 per cent, citing the country’s resilient exports and continued gains in productivity, it said in a note released on Monday (Dec 1). China’s exports are expected to remain competitive, aided by reduced trade tensions with the…
Read MoreBreaking Baz: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Rising Star Arty Froushan Lands Killer Role In London Revamp Of ‘American Psycho’ Stage Musical
EXCLUSIVE: Arty Froushan, who plays Wilson Fisk’s sinister henchman Buck Cashman in Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again, will star as serial killer Patrick Bateman in a revamped revival of the musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s darkly satirical novel American Psycho. The show will begin performances at London’s Almeida Theatre from Jan. 22 through March 14, 2026.…
Read MoreAirbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets now modified
It is the first time Airbus has had to deal with global safety attention on such a scale since that crisis [PARIS] Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday (Dec 1) after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt software changes faster than expected, as it wrestled with safety headlines long focused on rival…
Read MoreAssisted dying pioneer Ludwig Minelli dies by assisted suicide in Switzerland
The Swiss human rights lawyer who turned assisted death into a global political and moral battleground has ended his own life at one of his clinics, assisted dying group Dignitas has announced. Ludwig Minelli, founder and secretary-general of the Zurich-based group, died on November 29 “self-determinedly by voluntary assisted dying,” days before his 93rd birthday.…
Read MoreHonduras election results: Trump-backed Nasry Asfura takes the lead
Nasry “Tito” Asfura, the conservative candidate in the Honduran presidential elections who was endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, is narrowly ahead in the early counting after Sunday’s vote. The National Electoral Council said Asfura of the National Party had 40.54 percent of votes in early counting. Salvador Nasralla, of the conservative Liberal Party had…
Read MoreS-Reits poised for upturn with ‘buy’ call on 5 blue-chips: UOBKH
Among the top picks are Keppel DC Reit and Keppel Reit, with a “buy” rating on target prices of S$2.65 and S$1.20, respectively [SINGAPORE] UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) analyst Jonathan Koh has kept an “overweight” rating on Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) in his Thursday (Nov 27) report, following the release of their third…
Read MoreNBA fans chime in on Luka Doncic’s viral stare-down moment
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Amid a comfortable victory in favor of the Lakers, Doncic had a bit of a dust-up with the notable rookie, Jeremiah Fears, which led to double-techs for the two NBA standouts. Loading twitter content… It’s not unusual…
Read MoreLakers’ JJ Redick reacts to Deandre Ayton injury scare vs Pelicans
As the Los Angeles Lakers were delivering a blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the team’s standout center Deandre Ayton appeared to have suffered an injury. With a little over seven minutes to go, Ayton was defending in the paint, before grabbing at his knee during gameplay. The Lakers stopped the action with a…
Read MoreIndustrial developer Soon Hock likely to benefit from S$1 billion earnings pipeline: UOB KayHian
UOB also expects attractive dividend yields of 5.5 per cent and 10 per cent for 2025, 2026 [SINGAPORE] UOB Kayhian initiated coverage on industrial property developer Soon Hock Enterprise (SHE) with a buy rating, citing a strong track record and “strong earnings visibility” from a S$1 billion pipeline. It gave the stock a target price…
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