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Sam Shepard, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated actor, dies at 73   A giant in the arts, Sam Shepard, the Oscar-nominated actor, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, author, screenwriter and director, died Thursday at his home in Kentucky of complications from ALS (or Lou Gehrig’s disease). He was 73.  Chris Boneau, a spokesman for Shepard’s family, confirmed Shepard’s death to The Times in a statement. “The family requests privacy at this difficult time,” he said. Shepard received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for his play “Buried Child,” which centers around a family haunted by the past as it comes together in its aging Illinois farmhouse, reflecting shades of Shepard’s own childhood in the state with his alcoholic father.  Four years later, Shepard was acknowledged by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences when he was nominated for best supporting actor for his portrayal of Chuck Yeager in “The Right Stuff.”  Survivor...

Spoiler alert!...Game Of Thrones’ Recap: Daenerys & Jon Snow Meet & Cersei Gets Her Revenge Daenerys and Jon Snow finally came face-to-face on the July 30 episode of ‘Game of Thrones.’  Plus, Cersei’s thirst for vengeance continued and there was one epic reunion! Jon Snow arrives at Dragonstone with Davos by his side. He sees Tyrion as soon as he steps off the boat. They shake hands and acknowledge that a lot has changed since the last time they saw each other. Tyrion introduces Dany’s people that are with him to Jon Snow. Missandei asks Jon Snow that his people hand over their weapons and they oblige. Tyrion asks how Sansa — his ex-wife — is doing. Jon Snow says she’s doing well back home at Winterfell. “She’s much smarter than she lets on,” Tyrion says to Jon Snow. As we all know, including Jon Snow, Sansa is proving that now more than ever. Daenerys’ dragons fly by and scare the bejeezus out of Jon Snow and Davos. They’ve never seen dragons before....

Police To Invite Wizkid, Davido Over Drug, Cult Related Issues. The long rivalry between award winning pop stars, Wizkid and Davido seem to have landed them in trouble as the duo may soon be the latest celebrities in police net. Davido and Wizkid might be invited for questioning over their alleged involvement in drugs and cult-related crimes, police sources said. On the 23rd of June 2017, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido had posted a photo, announcing a new haircut, in honour of a cult group, Neo Black Movement known as Black Axe. The post which generated a high number of comments was condemned by some of his fans. On the other hand, Wizkid, real names, Ayo Balogun, who doesn’t want to be left behind, also posted on photo that shows a remnant of white substance, alleged to be drugs on the table. These posts generated nationwide outrage and they are yet to be deleted by both parties. In a new development, the Nigeria police have reacted to what has been descri...

Steph Curry of Golden State Warriors set to sign a $201M extension deal, that will give him the richest contract in NBA history. NBA star, Stephen Curry of Golden State Warriors, has agreed to a five-year extension deal,  worth around $201 million, the richest contract in the league history. His agent Jeff Austin of Octagon, told ESPN:  'Curry is the first NBA star who will sign a supermax contract, the crossing of a $200 million threshold that eventually will become the norm for the NBA's biggest superstars.' Golden State general manager, Bob Myers also confirmed the deal  on Friday , saying that the Warriors will finalize the contract once the free-agency moratorium ends Thursday . 'An eight-year veteran, Curry has been the foundational star for the Warriors, who recently won their second NBA championship  in three years .' Curry, who's a two-time NBA MVP, four-time All-Star, and a three-time All-NBA first-team performer w...

Exclusive photos of lionel messi's wedding to his childhood sweetheart, Antonella Roccuzzo A host of star names attended Lionel Messi's hometown inn Rosario Argentina, for his wedding to his childhood sweetheart, Antonella Roccuzzo. However, while team-mates Luis Suarez, Neymar and Gerard Pique were among the 260 guests in attendance at the intimate ceremony, there was no invite for former bosses Pep Guardiola, most of the Argentina squad or legend Diego Maradona. According to Argentine newspaper La Nacion, Messi, invited only four of his international team-mates - Sergio Aguero, Javier Mascherano, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Angel Di Maria. The couple, who have known each other for about 25 years, banned mobile phones at the ceremony. Staff were also sworn to secrecy and 450 police officers were on hand for the big day. The couple, who now live in Barcelona, have two sons together. Lionel and Antonella