‘Top Gear’ Presenter Freddie Flintoff Pictured For First Time Since Crash During Filming Of BBC Series

That trio went on to presentThe Grand Touron Amazon. He was seen with the England team during their one-day international with New Zealand at Cardiff on Friday. The BBC reports England captain Jos Buttler saying it was greatto have Flintoff around his squad. Andrew Flintoff is seen on the England balcony during the 1st Metro Bank One Day International between England and New Zealand in Cardiff on September 8, 2023.Clive Rose/Getty Images...

September 9, 2023 · 1 min · 142 words · Joseph Brown

Ghostwriter Song Using A.I. Drake & The Weeknd Will Not Be Grammy Eligible As Awards Honcho Backtracks

Sorry,Ghostwriter, but the Recording Academy just handed you a big boo. I take this stuff very seriously, he goes on. Its all complicated, and its moving, really, really quickly. Drake, TheWeeknd and GhostwriterGetty/Ghostwriter977/Twitter Im sure things are going to continue to have to evolve and change. But yo, yo, do not be confused. The Academy is here to support and advocate and protect and represent human artists, and human creators period....

September 8, 2023 · 1 min · 128 words · Heather Murray

Shoot United: Getting New Shooters On Target

The inevitable result was a shortage in the availability of both firearms and ammunition. Ironically, this coincided with an unprecedented demand for both firearms and ammunition which the industry could not meet. Needless to say, this creates a dilemma for individuals new to the shooting sports. Shoot United is a fantastic resource for Americans new to firearm ownership. The program promotes responsible ownership and is an introduction to the shooting sports....

September 8, 2023 · 2 min · 318 words · Jamie Bauer

WGA Tells Members That Several Companies Have Privately Expressed “Desire & Willingness” To Negotiate A Deal To End Writers Strike

One studio executive even told the guild that they needed a deal badly, theWGAsaid. Related Stories Deadlines Strike Talk Podcast Week 19: Will This Never End? Another said they needed a deal badly. Cindy Ord/Getty Images What follows is an update on where we are and how we got here. They are competitors in all respects, except when they band together to deal with Hollywoodlabor. Another said they needed a deal badly....

September 8, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Blake Fernandez

The Story of the 9mm

Yes, the prices drew tears! By the standards of that day, the 9mm was a powerful round indeed! A 1934 Peters ammo roster listed the 9mm with 125-grain FMJ and HP bullets. The Springfield SA-35, inspired by the famed P.35 pistol, is chambered for the 9mm cartridge. From 4 barrels they clocked 1,030 fps, packed 300 ft-lbs of energy. The 7.65 (.30) Luger sent 93-grain bullets at 1,173 fps from 412 barrels, with 284 ft-lbs....

September 7, 2023 · 4 min · 785 words · Raymond Harris

BBC Considers Replacing Huw Edwards On Election Night Show As Presenter Remains Suspended

Laura Kuenssberg is seen as the leading contender among colleagues. BBC News former political editor now hostsSunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the corporations flagship weekend politics show. It saidThe Sunday Times original report did not reflect online viewing or those watching on the BBC News channel. Huw EdwardsBBC Clive Myrie may also be considered given he has established himself as one of the BBCs highest-profile news anchors. Its completely out of the question....

September 6, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · William Mcgrath

Hulu Stake Sale Kickoff Moved Up To September, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Reveals; Valuation For “Scarce, Kingmaker Asset” Likely To Far Exceed Initial $27.5B Benchmark

He suggested the final price tag could be much higher. Netflix and Hulu are in a class by themselves as stand-alonestreamingoutlets, Roberts said. In addition to that value, Roberts said the importance of Hulu is in its synergy and bundling capabilities. HuluRandy Shropshire/Getty Images for Hulu As part of Disneys streaming strategy, its presence reduces churn by half on other platforms. No ones ever sold or auctioned off a property like Hulu, Roberts said....

September 6, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Katie Cummings

Olivia Rodrigo On Watching ‘Beau Is Afraid’: “It Felt Like A Bad Acid Trip” & “Had To Walk Out Of The Theater”

I convince myself that I see shit after I come home from watchingInsidiousor something, she said. Also, I watched that new Ari Aster movieBeau Is Afraidand I got so scared. I literally had to walk out of the theater. Olivia Rodrigo talks ‘Beau is Afraid’Emma McIntyre / Getty Images / A24 / Courtesy Everett Collection I have never had such a visceral reaction to a movie in my life. It felt like a bad acid trip....

September 6, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Joe Allen

Review: BushnellRXM-300Reflex Optic

I struggled with this issue when considering the perfect optic for mySpringfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy. I needed an optic that reflects the same outstanding performance the Prodigy offers. After much study and consideration, I found the reflex optic I was searching for. Modern handguns are considered well-equipped when fitted with red dot optics and weapon lights. The author’s pistol sports the new Bushnell RDS and a trusted SureFire light....

September 6, 2023 · 4 min · 640 words · Charles Anderson

‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Reboot: ‘The Last Of Us’ Showrunner Craig Mazin Thought Disney Would Pass On Script Due To It Being “Too Weird”

We pitched it and thought theres no way theyre buying it, its too weird. Mazin told theLA Times. However, due to the strikes, the development of the reboot has been put on hold. Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’Walt Disney / Courtesy Everett Collection The film is not directly connected to the Margot Robbie-led spinoff that wasshelved earlier this year. TheBarbiestar gave insight to the film she was involved in that would be more female-driven than prior films....

September 6, 2023 · 1 min · 89 words · Chad Brown

A History of U.S. Recoilless Rifles: Applied Physics in War

And the age of recoilless weapons dawned. What Is a Recoilless Rifle? Smoothbore variants, fin-stabilized or not, are recoilless guns or more-commonly these days rocket launchers. American soldiers fire a M-20 recoilless rifle during the Korean War. The M-20 was a 75mm weapon that replaced the 57mm M-18. Image: U.S. Army For the gunner, the principle remains the same. The key here is that they all work basically by software of Newtons third law of motion....

September 5, 2023 · 4 min · 717 words · Anne Blankenship

Disney-Charter Battle Makes Pay-TV Bundle’s Fadeout A Stark Reality For Streaming-Focused Media Companies And Investors: “The Lifeboats Have Already Been Burned”

Is this the video tipping point? Charter has estimated it was projected to pay Disney $2.2 billion for carriage rights in 2023. This is not a typicalcarriage dispute, he said during a conference call with investors. Spectrum, Disney, ESPNGetty/Disney The current video ecosystem is broken. The lifeboats have already been burned, they wrote. Video is already being de-emphasized at Spectrum, according to the MoffettNathanson report. If need be, it will just be de-emphasized faster....

September 5, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Micheal House

NBCUniversal Taps Liz Jenkins As Chief Business Officer; Peter Levinsohn And Jimmy Horowitz Given Leadership Positions In Newly Formed Studio Group

Langely has also formed a new studio leadership group and added Peter Levinsohn and Jimmy Horowitz to cabinet positions. Jenkins will directly report to Langley. She is a builder; whether its brands, individual projects, or culture. (L-R) Liz Jenkins, Peter Levinsohn and Jimmy HorowitzNBCUniversal I look forward to collaborating acrossNBCUto realize value creation throughout the portfolio. Jenkins joined Hello Sunshine in 2018 as Chief Financial Officer before her elevation to Chief Operating Officer in 2021....

September 5, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Robert Palmer