Announces third pregnancy
Kensington Palace annnounces Kate Middleton is having a third child. As with her previous two pregnancies, the duchess is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness. The Queen and both families are said to be “delighted with the news”.
Scotland must help ‘shape the future’
At an event at Spirit AeroSystems in Prestwick, Sturgeon talks about innovation.
I want Scotland to be the inventor and producer of the innovations that shape the future – not just a consumer of them. [Scotland has immense economic potential, but warned that the country] must be more ambitious, with government, businesses and wider society working together to lead on the key technological and social changes of the future…R&D drives innovation, which in turn boosts productivity and economic growth. That is why R&D support from our enterprise agencies will increase almost 70% – from £22m to £37m per year. We expect this additional £45m over three years will unlock a further £270m R&D expenditure by companies.
Moonlights as Uber driver
Francis signs up to become an Uber driver.
https://twitter.com/AJFrancis410/status/591032899081764864
https://twitter.com/AJFrancis410/status/591033418378563585
Cast in Blade Runner sequel
Gosling is in negotiations to star in the Blade Runner sequel. The roles is as-yet unknown, though Variety says the likelihood of him playing a son-type character to Deckard seems the safest bet. Harrison Ford is already on board to reprise his role as Rick Deckard.
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Zendaya accepts Rancic’s apology on Twitter:
Giuliana, I appreciate your apology and I’m glad it was a learning experience for you and for the network. I hope that others negatively affected by her words can also find it in their hearts to accept her apology as well.
Needs knee surgery
Rose has a torn meniscus in his right knee that requires surgery. Rose remains under contract through the 2016-17 NBA season. A surgery date and a recovery timeline have not yet been set.
11th career triple-double
Westbrook leads the OKC Thunder to a 105-92 win over the Pacers. The victory comes with Westbrook’s 3rd triple-double this season, scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter. This makes Westbrook’s 11th career triple-double and OKC’s seventh straight win. OKC coach, Scott Brooks:
He just continues to stack games up on top of one another. He’s played well. He’s doing a great job of leading us, leading the new guys and leading the group. Making it all come together.
Behind-the-scenes video
Grier publishes a behind-the-scenes video about his upcoming movie, The Outfield.
I’m going to be going around the set of my new movie and introducing you to not only the cast, but the crew, because I feel like you guys need to meet them!
http://youtu.be/1yjSM5jAP3g
Issues apology
Rancic offers an on-air, minute-long apology to Zendaya regarding her comments about the artist’s dreadlocks.
This incident has taught me to be a lot more aware of cliches and stereotypes — how much damage they can do. And I am responsibile, as we all are, to not perpetuate them further.
No federal charges
The Justice Department says its independent investigation finds “insufficient evidence” to charge Zimmerman with federal civil rights violations in the shooting death of Martin. Attorney General Holder says the evidence did not meet the high standard for a federal hate crime prosecution. The decision closes the federal investigation.
This young man’s premature death necessitates that we continue the dialogue and be unafraid of confronting the issues and tensions his passing brought to the surface. We, as a nation, must take concrete steps to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.
The Martin family says they are “disappointed” by the decision.
Addresses dreadlocks criticism
Zendaya responds to criticisms of her dreadlocks on the Oscar red carpet via Twitter:
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) February 24, 2015
Dreadlocks criticized
Rancic and Griffin describe Zendaya’s dreadlocks during Fashion Police‘s Oscar red carpet commentary. Rancic refers to the same hairstyle, on Kylie Jenner, as “edgy” and “cool”, but says Zendaya looks like she:
…smells like patchouli oil…
Griffin:
Or weed…
Rancic:
Yeah, maybe weed.
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Judge sets trial date
Lohan is told she could still be found in violation of her probation – even if a jury finds her not guilty. Judge Stephanie Sautner set a trial date for next month, and dryly commented: ‘I’m glad to see you’re feeling better,’ in reference to the actress almost not showing up on health grounds. The actress was in court for a hearing relating to a lying to police and reckless driving over a car crash in June last year on Pacific Coast Highway. At the time she told police her assistant Gavin Doyle was driving her Porsche – but he later told police it was Lohan behind the wheel.
Lindsay, whose probation stemming from her 2011 jewellery theft case was formally revoked in December, has been told that even if jurors find her not guilty in the trial, she could still be found in violation of her probation, because the standard of proof is lower.
Lohan, joined by her mother Dina, arrived seven minutes late for the hearing, turning up at 8.37am local time for her 8.30am hearing wearing a sleeveless black dress with keyhole detailing at the back and her hair up in a ponytail. She was also displaying what appeared to be a new tattoo on her right inner arm – a red triangle with script underneath. The trial has been set for March 18.