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2018 World Cup: Mexico, Japan surprise, while Brazil, Argentina, Germany struggle

2018 World Cup enters the second week of competition.. [image source: CC0 Commons - MaxPixel]

Host Russia is dominating Group A, the heavyweights are faltering, while Mexico is the surprise of the tournament.

John Harrah

World

Kim Jong-un visits China for the third time in three months to meet Xi Jinping

Great Hall of the People and Monument to the People's Heros, Tiananmen Square (Image courtesy – Daniel Case, Wikimedia Commons)

The visit of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to China so soon after the Singapore summit will be a worry for Donald Trump.

Prabir Ghose

Showbiz & Tv

'Ball in the Family'- S3, EP2 recap: LaVar Ball allows Melo to play for the JBA

LaVar makes a decision regarding Melo's future career with the Junior Basketball Association.

Reuben Gasee

Showbiz & Tv

'Big Brother' returns to CBS in June for Season 20, with a remodeled house

Julie Chen gives a tour of the new house on "Big Brother" [Image: Big Brother/YouTube screenshot]

CBS is gearing up for a new and exciting season of 'Big Brother' with lots of twists and a new group of people.

Margaret Minnicks

Showbiz & Tv

Cheyenne Floyd will replace Farrah Abraham on 'Teen Mom OG'

Cheyenne Floyd poses for a photo. - [Photo via Instagram]

Cheyenne Floyd, of 'Are You The One?,' has reportedly been chosen as the fourth girl for the upcoming season of 'Teen Mom OG.'

Lindsay Cronin

Showbiz & Tv

Rapper XXXTentacion shot to death in Florida on Monday in suspected robbery

Amidst legal battles and public controversies, rapper XXXtentacion has been found dead in Florida. [Photo: Nayberlitz/Flickr]

The 20-year-old Florida native was pronounced dead on June 18th, 2018 after a shooting at Deerfield Beach.

Anna OBrien

Sports

MLB All-Star Voting Update 2018: Freddie Freeman, Braves players lead the way

Early results are indicating that the National League squad could be loaded with Atlanta Braves.

Joe Karbousky

Sports

NBA Draft 2018: Cavs 'most likely' to draft Michael Porter Jr. at No. 8, per Joe Vardon

If possible, the Cavs would like to select Missouri's Michael Porter Jr. at No. 8, Cleveland.com says. [Image via ESPN/YouTube screencap]

It looks like Cleveland may take a gamble on 'MPJ' if he falls to the eighth spot.

Matthew Couden

Sports

WWE announces release of wrestler Big Cass, just days after Money in the Bank match

WWE announces release of wrestler Big Cass prior to 'SmackDown.' - [Image Source: WWE - YouTube screencap]

After ending a program with Daniel Bryan, Big Cass has been released by WWE, surprising many.

Tessa Altman

Sports

MLB Trade Rumors: Manny Machado deal to Diamondbacks 'very possible,' per Jon Morosi

Baltimore and Arizona are currently discussing what it would take to pull off a blockbuster trade.

Joe Karbousky

Sports

Dallas Cowboys: David Irving has been suspended four games over substance abuse policy

David Irving missed a total of eight games in 2017 due to suspensions and injuries and now he has violated substance policy again.

Alec Cash

Gaming

'Jump Force' Upate: New story details, anime cast revealed

'Jump Force' image. - [Bandai Namco Entertainment America / YouTube screencap]

Game producer Koji Nakajima shared more details about 'Jump Force's' storyline.

THOGZ

News

Cal 3's proposal to divide California into three states is on the ballot for November 6

With Cal 3, California is seeking to find more efficient ways to address it's challenges. - [Image via Jason Rosenberg / Flickr]

Tm Draper's long dream of dividing California into three states could come to life after the midterm elections.

Gabriel Rivera

Food

Starbucks reveals the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher for summer 2018

New Starbucks drink. - [Clevver news / YouTube screencap]

The coffee brand released the special drink on June 19 to kick off summer.

Andreas Fanos

Sports

WWE News: Dolph Ziggler defeats Seth Rollins on Raw to win Intercontinental title

'The Showoff' Dolph Ziggler accepted Seth Rollins' open challenge for the Intercontinental title on Monday night's 'Raw.' [Image via WWE/YouTube]

After a lengthy run as champion, Rollins' reign has come to an end at the hands of 'The Showoff.'

Matthew Couden

Gaming

Week 8 'Fortnite' challenges: Headshot damage, chests, suppressed weapons, and more

Week 8 "Fortnite Battle Royale" challenges have been revealed. Image Credit: Own work

New challenges for 'Fortnite Battle Royale' will be released this Thursday, and they have been already revealed

Asmir Pekmic

Sports

Both Jamal Crawford of Timberwolves and Rudy Gay, Spurs, decline player options

Jamal Crawford will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Image Source: Flickr | Mike McGinn

Two new names enter the free agent pool as Jamal Crawford and Rudy Gay both turned down player contracts.

Ken Kluska

Showbiz & Tv

‘Incredibles 2’ earns $180M in ticket sales, the biggest opening ever for an animated film

Boom! Studios comics booth (Image via: The Conmunity – Pop Culture Geek/Wikimedia Commons)

The sequel to the Disney movie ‘The Incredibles’ has hit the screens after 14 years and has taken the world by storm.

Prabir Ghose

Showbiz & Tv

Television Critics Association announce the 34th Annual TCA Awards nominations

The 34th Annual TCA Awards are honoring more diverse perspectives. - [THR News - YouTube screencap]

It's been a peak year for peak TV, embracing new voices, and visions. Here's an overview of the 34th Annual TCA Awards nominations.

J Simpson

Showbiz & Tv

'Avengers 4' Rumors: Hulk joins SHIELD, official title teased in 'Infinity War' Blu-ray

Ant-Man and The Wasp Avengers Infinity War Trailer and Avengers 4 Breakdown [Image Credit: Emergency Awesome/YouTube ]

New rumors about 'Avengers 4' teased that Bruce Banner may be joining the global espionage team.

THOGZ

Showbiz & Tv

'Teen Mom 2': Jenelle Evans compares David Eason's firing to that of Farrah Abraham

'Teen Mom 2' star Jenelle Evans continues to stir up trouble on social media. - [Image:Teen Mom 2 Facebook]

On Twitter, star Jenelle Evans continues to stir up drama at every turn, with everyone.

S. Francis

Showbiz & Tv

Aspyn Brown gets married to Mitch Thompson at outdoor ceremony in Utah

Sister Wives' Aspyn Brown Marries Mitch Thompson - social network post

The star of 'Sister Wives' is now married and doing well in this new adventure.

Mandy Robinson

Showbiz & Tv

Ami Brown from ‘Alaskan Bush People’ getting better amid cancer battle

Ami receives good news after recent checkup in L.A. - [Discovery Channel / YouTube screencap]

Bear Brown’s eye is also almost healed after being struck by a branch in the forest.

Nicole Summer

Showbiz & Tv

'B&B' spoilers: Maya thinks Emma is a spy and Bill tries to stop Liam and Steffy's wedding

Maya finds out that Emma is Justin's niece on B&B. (Image via Rick and Mia YouTube.)

Rick's wife is suspicious of the girl who is falling for her cousin Xander while Mr. Spencer continues to interfere with his son and daughter in law.

Cheryl Preston

Sports

NBA teams interested in Memphis' No. 4 pick, could be packaged with Chandler Parsons

Memphis Grizzlies player Chandler Parsons could be part of a trade package that includes the No. 4 pick. [Image via ESPN/YouTube screencap]

Memphis could offer the pick, along with Chandler Parsons, in a package deal.

Matthew Couden

Showbiz & Tv

'Dragon Ball Heroes' spoiler: New anime, no release date outside Japan; new Prison Planet

No date for international release of Dragon Ball Heroes - Image credit: MaSTAR Media/YouTube .

A synopsis for the anime confirms a new planet called Prison Planet will be introduced but fans are getting anxious to view it in other countries.

Sam

Showbiz & Tv

Chad Michael Murray's wife responds to Sophia Bush marriage comments on social media

Chad Michael Murray reacts to Sophia Bush marriage comments. - [GNU / Wikimedia Commons]

Sophia Bush is still talking about her brief marriage to Chad Michael Murray more than a decade after divorce.

S. Francis

Showbiz & Tv

Freddie Highmore chats with Dakota Fanning, looks forward to ‘The Good Doctor’ Season 2

Freddie Highmore enjoys broadening his role on 'The Good Doctor' and doesn't mind scrubs. - [JoBio TVShowTrailers / YouTube screencap]

Multi-talented British star embraces both the challenge and the comfort of his dramatic role.

Tresa Patterson

Sports

NBA Rumors: Chris Paul is saying that LeBron wants to be in L.A., per Stephen A. Smith

What jersey will James don this fall? [Image via Clutch Points/YouTube]

Summer is officially in gear for the NBA, and the rumors are starting to heat up.

Joe Karbousky

News

Gang fight at New Jersey art festival leaves 22 injured, 17 shot, 1 dead

Enoying art and music should not end in chaos (Image source: Sergio du Québec - Pixabay)

Art festival-goer said 'All hell broke loose' when shots rang out at the 2018 Trenton's All Night Art Festival.

Brooklin Gervais

News

Cartoonist Rob Rogers says he was fired after 25 years for mocking Donald Trump

After 25 years with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, cartoonist Rob Rogers was fired - Image credit - gage Skidmore | Flickr

Rob Rogers claims he lost his job as he didn't follow The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's new 'philosophy.'

Charles Castlemore

News

Texas Border Patrol chased SUV that overturned and killed at least five immigrants

Border Patrol vehicle on the South Texas border (Image courtesy - Donna Burton, Wikimedia Commons)

SUV carrying illegal immigrants was chased by the Border Patrol in Texas when the speeding vehicle overturned.

Prabir Ghose

News

Washington leaders like Pramilla Jayapal call for rallies over zero-tolerance policy

Rep. Pramilla Jayapal speaks to MSNBC about upcoming rallies. [Image Source: Pramilla Jayapal's Twitter]

Nationwide demonstrations will occur on June 30 in attempt to change the Trump administration's zero-tolerance border policies.

Tessa Altman

Sports

World Series Odds 2018: Brewers, Braves look strong, Tigers raising eyebrows

Ozzie Albies and the Braves are flying high. - [Image via MLB Network / YouTube screencap]

The New York Yankees are the new favorites to win the 2018 Fall Classic.

Joe Karbousky

Lifestyle

June is an important month for the LGBT+ community to be showcased, celebrated

Our first London pride parade. - [TheRoxetera / YouTube Screenshot]

From the legalization of same sex marriage to the remembrance of the Stonewall Riots.

Alexandra Lutz

Showbiz & Tv

Rory Feek finds his way to the stage again, lets love rule as a father following loss

Rory Feek still feels the same love and bonds of family after Joey's passing, and he's back on stage. - [CBS Sunday Morning / YouTube screencap]

Even after the passing of his wife, Joey, Rory Feek never feels alone on stage or at home.

Tresa Patterson

Business

GameStop is in talks for a buyout as downloads, other competition are killing the brand

Photo of a GameStop store. - [Mike Mozart / Flickr]

The big-name video game retailer is in deep trouble as it is discussing plans of a buyout due to financial struggles.

Andreas Fanos

Sports

Russia/ Mexico shocks Germany 1-0, Serbia defeats Costa Rica 1-0, Brazil ties Switzerland

Mexico stunned top ranked and defending World Cup champion Germany 1-0. [image via: MaxPixel/CC0 Commons]

2018 World Cup competition continued with Mexico making headlines after defeating Germany.

John Harrah

Sports

Vader died on June 18 of heart failure while recovering from pneumonia at 63, via Twitter

Former WWE and WCW star Vader passed away. [Image Source: Skcit420 - YouTube]

A former star of WWE and WCW, Leon White, known professionally as Vader, passed away on June 18.

Tessa Altman

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