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Did "Ghostbusters" Predict The Gold King Mine Spill?

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Quick, who was the real villain in 1984s Ghostbusters, which turned 32 years old Wednesday?

Most think about the iconic Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, or seriousfans might recall Gozer the Gozerian. Actually, it was a guy from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Walter Peck.

It was Peck who ignored the Ghostbusters warnings and shut down a device, causinga massive explosion that unleashed hundreds of specters across New York City and allowed demigod Vince Clortho to summon Gozer with Zuul.

That scenario is oddly similar to the EPA-caused Gold King Mine spill.

Like the Ghostbusters, residents living just downstream from the mine in Silverton, Colo. begged the EPA to stay away for decades. Similarly, Gold King Mine owner Todd Hennis, among others, warned the agency that a blowout was likely. (RELATED:Gold King Mine Owner Fears EPAs Limitless Legal Budget)

Yet the federal agency ignored locals pleas and continued working in the region and ultimately breached Gold King Mine not unlike Peck dismissing theGhostbusters warnings.

The breach unleashed a flood of three million gallons of toxic waste into the Animas River, turning it bright yellow and poisoning drinking water for three states and the Navajo Nation with 880,000 pounds of dangerous metals like lead and arsenic. (RELATED:EPAs Gold King Mine Blowout Was No Accident)

The EPA has since concealed crucial details. Its numerous reports have failed to assign blame, and no agency officials have been punished or fired. Yet EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy has said she would hold her agency accountable. (RELATED:EPAs Gold King Mine Explanations Leave Gaping Holes)

Similarly, Peck who Dan Ackroyds character famously called dickless lied to the fictitious New York City mayor and blamed the Ghostbusters.

The Ghostbusters ultimately crossed the streams and cleaned up the EPAs mess, but went into poverty soon after. Likewise, Silverton residents fear that EPA work in the region would destroy tourism one of their main industries and lower property values.

The EPA recently proposed to designate Gold King and 47 other mines a Superfund site, which residents worry could justify those fears.

The Ghostbusters at least saw some justice served when a flood of marshmallow goo fell on Peck. No real EPA officials, however, have been fired or punished for polluting Silvertons river.

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Coachella tickets: How to buy them

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Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. for the 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. More than 100,000 people are expected to be in attendance for each of the two weekends in April.(Photo: The Desert Sun file photo)Buy Photo

The advance tickets sale for the 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festivalsold out in less than fourhours.

The Goldenvoice promoters of the music and arts festival cut off passes for the two-weekend event at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday.Tickets went on sale at 11 a.m. for the festivalsApril 14-16 and April 21-23 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.By 1:30 p.m.,general admission passes for weekend onewere listed as "no longer available."

General admission passes are priced the same as last year at $399.Additional tickets are expected to go on sale in January after the lineup is announced. The lineups are traditionally almost identical from one weekend to the next.

A locals sale also is offered for Coachella Valley residents with proof of residency a few days before the each festival weekend. But this advance tickets sale was the only one to offer a layaway plan.

Roughly 100,000 people purchased passes for each of the 2016 Coachella festivals in April, but that number could be increased by up to 25,000 wristbands for 2017 after the Indio City Council amended its agreement with Goldenvoice to allow for growth. Goldenvoice has purchased additional property along the Coachella venue to accommodate that growth.

Goldenvoice gave the following suggestions for preparing for the next ticket sale.

What should you take? 7 must haves for Coachella

But before you rush to the event"s website, take a moment to brush up on the process and prepare for a wait that could last several hours.

Know your ticket.If attending with a group, cement plans for camping and hospitality ahead of time so everything can be purchased in one fell swoop. For the 2017fest, prices are as follows (for a more complete list including Outstanding in the Field dinners, Safari Tents, companion car camping and more, visitCoachella"s website): - General admission festival pass: $399 - General admission festival pass with shuttle pass: $459 - VIP festival pass: $899 - VIP parking: $150 - Car camping: $99 - Tent camping: $99

A new purchasingprocess This is all the general information organizers have laid out. The process is a little different from last year and everyone is encouraged to read through the steps to make sure everything goes well. The steps are here.

Get your card ready.You can use debit cards, but if you exceed your daily withdrawal limit, the card may be rejected and the order may be lost. Coachella recommends using an actual credit card to purchase tickets.

Know the payment plan. This is the only opportunity to purchase tickets with a payment plan, but the plan requires a $57 down payment minimum required for purchase. For those hoping to buy tickets with the payment plan, make sure you know the details by going tothepayment plan page.

Order online.Passes can be ordered via phone, but once the sale starts at 11 a.m., it may be difficult to get through. (Call 855-771-3667 to purchase over the phone).

For the nitty gritty, read through Coachella"s FAQ. What if you"re buying tickets with your roommate and you have the same billing address? Or what if you"re traveling from abroad and are worried you won"t get your passes in the mail? For more complicated situations, theirFrequently Asked Questions websitehas the answers.

Where do the Coachella VIP limo drivers go while you"re at the festival?

Colin Atagi contributed to this story.

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VIDEO: Paula Patton Had to Learn Proper "Orc" Speak for New Film "WARCRAFT"

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On last night"s TONIGHT SHOW, guest PaulaPatton revealed that she had to learn to properly speak Orc in order to pull off her half-human, half-Orc Warcraft movie character. Watch the appearance below!

About The Tonight Show:In 2014, "The Tonight Show" returned to its New York origins when "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" made its broadcast debut from Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center. Emmy Award- and Grammy Award-winning comedian Jimmy Fallon brings a high-tempo energy to the storied NBC franchise with his welcoming interview style, love of audience participation, spot-on impersonations and innovative sketches.

An American television institution for almost 60 years, "The Tonight Show" continues to be a home to big-name celebrity guests and a stage for top musical and comedic talent. Taking a cue from his unforgettable predecessors, including hosts Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, Fallon carrys on the tradition that audiences know and love - kicking off every show with the iconic "Tonight Show" monologue. Known for his huge online presence, Fallon will brings along with him many of the popular segments, celebrity sketches and musical parodies that fans have grown to love on "Late Night," including #Hashtags, Thank You Notes and Slow Jam the News.

Critically praised Grammy winners The Roots serves as "The Tonight Show" house band.

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Source: http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/VIDEO-Paula-Patton-Had-to-Learn-Proper-Orc-Speak-for-New-Film-WARCRAFT-20160609

9 Reasons Why Everyone Should Get Themselves an Ayesha Curry

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Do you watch basketball? No? Me neither. Thats probably why it took me longer than the rest of the country to fall in love with Ayesha Curry, aka star Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Currys better half. Sure, Stephen has won MVP two years in a row. And yes, he just broke his own previous record for most three-pointers made in a single season. But Ayesha can also sink some three-pointersand at nine months pregnant, to boot.

At 27 years old, Mrs. Curry has become a favorite among basketball fans and those who, like me, couldnt care less about the NBA Finals. Curry enthusiasts are familiar with her impressive rsumher forthcoming Food Network show and cookbook, and her massively successful pop-up barbecue restaurantbut what really won me over was her Instagram account. Her feed not only features posts of her cute family (she is a mother of two daughters, Riley, 3, and Ryan, who was born last July), but it also captures Currys best quality: remaining surprisingly down-to-earth.

Ayesha Curry with daughters Ryan and Riley

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As someone who is trying to juggle a career, a marriage, and motherhood, I cant help but root for Curry, who is proving it is possible for a womaneven one with a husband who already enjoys a great level of successto have it all. Her life feels relatable, but, most important, it also feels achievable. And so, ahead of Game 3 of tonights NBA Finals, here are nine reasons why Im currently obsessed with Ayesha Curry, and why you should be, too.

She had no idea her boyfriend was a basketball superstar.

The two met when they were teenagers, but they didnt date until a few years later. (Stephen managed to track Ayesha down on Facebook.) Ayesha only learned about his all-star status after attending one of Stephens games and realizing that fans were wearing jerseys in his honor. The two ended up getting married quite young (he was 23; she was 22) and engaged at the same place where they shared their first kiss: his parents driveway. The plan was to act like we were going to a family cookout, Stephen said in an interview with Parents magazine. I stopped in the middle of the driveway, got down on my knee, and went into my spiel. Little did I know the whole family was looking out the window, videotaping the moment.

She is living her best food life on Instagram.

Forget about green juice smoothies. Whether its a sticky rack of ribs or bananas Foster or pasta carbonara served inside a giant wheel of Parmesan, Curry shares food you actually want to eat. For those who want to learn the secret behind her dishes, her first cookbook, The Seasoned Life, comes out in September.

She dances to Drake in the kitchen.

Who else wants to be invited to one of their dinner parties?

Her husband always thanks her for her role in his success.

After winning the NBAs MVP for a second season in a row, Stephen spent a significant part of his speech thanking his wife for his accomplishments. None of this is possible without you, he said to her. Youve given me the opportunity to go out here and work as hard as I do. He continued: Youve given our two daughters an example to look up to as they grow up. I dont take that for granted at all. Its definitely special to watch you do what you do every single daythe strength that you have, the patience that you have. Whether I have a good game or not, you are the same person.

She birthed the magic that is Riley Curry.

Last year, Riley became an Internet sensation after crashing her dads press conference and stealing the show with her perfectly timed asides, giggles, and yawns. (Riley even asked her dad once to be quiet.) From then on, Riley has become a postgame traditionsinging Big Sean, asking a reporter to hold her gumand has incidentally launched a thousand memes in the process.Even Chrissy Teigen cant stop girl-crushing on her.Fellow foodie Teigen hasnt been shy about her unabashed love of Curry. You are mom goals to me, Teigen gushed after they starred in a cooking video together. When the Twitterverse took offense at one of Currys tweets, Teigen quickly jumped to her defense. And In case you had any doubt about Teigens feelings, the model uploaded a Snapchat video of Curry in the stands with a big red heart drawn around her.

Drake is a fan, too!

The One Dance singer showed up for the grand opening of Currys restaurant this week. Maybe he was hoping to run into little Riley?

Shes a Dubsmash star.

Curry seriously loves the lip-synching app. Watch her best Olivia Pope, Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids, and Kylie Jenner. (Those dont even begin to cover her extensive Dubsmash repertoire.)

And, yes, she can shoot a three-pointer while nine months pregnant.

Some women can barely muster the energy to get up during the home stretch of pregnancy, but, of course, Ayesha finds the time to do this.

Now go find yourself an Ayesha Curry, everybody.

Source: http://www.vogue.com/13444185/ayesha-curry-tribute-9-reasons-to-love-her/

Check Out "Bachelorette" JoJo Fletcher"s Guys: Nick Viall Not Among JoJo"s 25 Boyfriends

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JoJo Fletcher will make her debut as The Bacheloretteon May 23 and filming expected to get underway this week. Who are the guys who will try to win her heart and will we see some familiar faces from previous seasons return for a shot at finding love with JoJo?

At least 25 guys will greet JoJo at the Bachelor mansion when filming begins this week and it didn"t take long for the names and photos of several of her suitors to leak out online. In addition to five guys picturedbelow, there are also rumors that Nick Viall, JoJo"s ex-boyfriend Chad Rookstool, and Clint Arlis (Kaitlyn"s season) have been cast for the show.

Although ABC won"t confirm the cast list until closer to the premiere date, here"s a look at five of the guys fans may see on the 12th season of the Bachelorette and the latest scoop on the guys who are on the rumored list.

First thing" first. Nick Viall, who was the runner-up on Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe"s season, will not be part of the cast. Shortly after JoJo was introduced as the Bachelorette on Monday night, he vainly tweeted that "Jojo"s 25 new boyfriends can rest easy."

What about Clinton Arlis, who spent more time with his pal JJ Lane than Kaitlyn Bristowe on Season 11 of the Bachelorette? He drew a portrait of Chris Harrison for Kaitlyn and it looks like he"s preparing one for JoJo, but there"s no confirmation (yet) that he"s part of the cast.

JoJo"s ex, Chad Rookstool, is another rumored contestant for the upcoming season, but Reality Steve quickly put an end to the gossip. It turns out there is a Chad cast for the show, but his last name is Thedford. Interesting tidbit from Reality Steve Chad Thedford lives in Texas and was friends with JoJo on Facebook until early Tuesday morning.

Here are fourother guys that Reality Stevestates have been cast to be on the Bachelorette. Whether they make it out of their hotel room and into the Bachelor mansion is still unknown, but expect plenty of spoilers as the filming gets underway.

Jordan Rodgers - Nashville, TN (brother of Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers)

Sal DeJulio Fort Lauderdale, FL

Paul Tappon Denver, CO

Jon Hamilton Vancouver, British Columbia

Are you excited to watch JoJo"s season of the Bachelorette?

Source: http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2016/03/16/check-out-bachelorette-jojo-fletchers-

Gaming News Starts Flowing Ahead of E3: World of Final Fantasy, Injustice 2, & More

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E3 2016 is literally around the cornerwell, not literally, unless you live around the corner from the L.A. Convention Center, but itsnext week, which is fairly soon. Anyway, while big news an announcements are still under wraps (including some upgraded consoles from Sony and (potentially) Microsoft, a new Zelda game, and more), there are quite a few new trailers and bits of information floating around that we can talk about today.

First up, theres World of Final Fantasy, which had a trailer (above) and release daterevealed yesterday. The game looks basically like what would happen if you took Disney out of Kingdom Hearts and shrunk all theFinal Fantasy characters down into walking Funko Pops. Add that to the awkwardness in the trailer dialogue, and youve got yourself one very distinctiveFinal Fantasy mashup game. Despite the weirdness, it all adds up to be kind of endearing to me, and youll get to explore the world of Grimoire for yourself on October 25th in North America, 27th in Japan, and 28th in Europe.

Elsewhere in official news,Banjo-Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka-Laylee also has a trailer, and it looks good enough to dull the impact of the games release date slipping to 2017. Meanwhile, other news has come by way of leaks, with details on bothWatchDogs 2 andInjustice 2 slipping out before they were planned. InWatch Dogs case, it was set to be revealed tomorrow anyway, butadsthat went live early show the games release date of November 15 and give away its San Francisco setting. Polygon also has a solid rundown of the teaser for tomorrows reveal.

As for theInjustice sequelthe DC Comics fighting game followup from the makers ofMortal KombatGameStop marketing marketing materials first popped up on Twitter, confirming previous rumors of the games existence. NetherRealms boss Ed Boon is none too happy about it, but what can you do?

(Injustice 2 now has an official trailer out featuring DCs heroes beating each other up a bunch if youre into that.)Thats all for now, but this is just the beginning as we draw ever closer to E3.

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CMT Music Awards 2016 Red Carpet Arrivals: See Fifth Harmony, Cam and More Stars

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CMT Music Awards 2016 Red Carpet Arrivals: See Fifth Harmony, Cam and More Stars

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Attention ladies and gentlemen: There"s going to be a party in Nashville tonight!

The 2016 CMT Music Awards are finally here meaning country music"s biggest stars are coming together to help kick off summer with a bang.

The live awards show broadcast from theBridgestone Arena is expected to include one-of-a-kind performances. After all, it"s not everyday you can see Fifth Harmony rock the same stage as Cam. EvenCassadee Pope will joinLeona Lewis and Pitbull for a special collaboration.

Along the way, country favorites including Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Tim McGraw will compete for top prizes such as Video of The Year.

Before awards are handed out and co-hosts Erin Andrews and J.J. Watt take to the stage, we have to talk about everyone"s red carpet looks. Whether it"sdesigner dresses and jewelry to casual denim jeans and cowboy hats,you never know what the stars will wear for this show.

Take a look at our red carpet arrivals gallery updating constantly below.

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