HBO’s Silicon Valley aired its final episode last year, the tech world’s realities having gotten too dystopian to be fictionalized, in good conscience, for laughs. When a reporter asked what material the show had left on the table, the showrunners, Mike Judge and Alec Berg, admitted, “We missed the WeWork guy.” That guy—WeWork’s telegenic co-founder […]
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Elizabeth Holmes is asking for a new trial after a star government witness allegedly went to her house last month and said he was losing sleep over his testimony that helped convict her
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes leaves after a hearing at a federal court in San Jose, California, U.S., July 17, 2019. Reuters/Stephen Lam Elizabeth Holmes has requested a new trial. She was convicted of fraud and conspiracy in a months-long trial that ended in January. Her partner, Billy Evans, says one of the government's star […]
A lakeside restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area is losing customers because of the smell of dead fish being killed by a huge bloom of algae
This is not Lake Merritt. VisionsbyAtlee/Getty Images A restaurant in Oakland, California is losing business because of the stench of dead fish caused by a huge algae bloom. The restaurant's staff recently scooped out 150 pounds of dead fish. Business is down 60%, according to the restaurant's operations manager. One hundred and fifty pounds of […]
Men in Kilts’ Sam Heughan on Losing That Skinny-Dipping Bet (and What a Season 2 Rematch Might Look Like)
RELATED STORIES One of Starz’s Men in Kilts was decidedly out of his in the final moments of this week’s episode. The travel series’ second installment found Graham McTavish and Sam Heughan exploring the world of Scottish sports. They lifted heavy rocks. They tried their hands at events from the Highland Games, like tug-o-war and tossing […]
Priti Patel squirms as Piers calls for her resignation after losing ‘400,00 crime records’
On Tuesday, it was reported that 400,000 criminal records have disappeared from the police national computer following a technical issue. As this falls under the Home Office’s jurisdiction, Piers Morgan quizzed Priti Patel on whether she would step down from her cabinet position with the UK Government if the problem is not resolved. Mr Morgan […]
Holly and Phil threaten to abandon ‘disastrous’ This Morning segment: ‘Losing the will’
The ITV show sees fans hope to take on the Spin To Win wheel every day as one lucky viewer receives at least £500 plus the opportunity to win the infamous goodie bag, just by calling into the show. As ever with live TV, things don’t always go to plan and on today’s This Morning, Holly […]
‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ Sneak Peek: Supergirl Tries to Stay Hopeful Even After Losing [Spoiler] in Part 1
“Crisis on Infinite Earths” will take no prisoners, as seen in this emotional sneak peek from Part 1 of the Arrowverse’s crossover event, which kicks off this Sunday at 8/7c on The CW’s Supergirl. In the premiere of the five-part crossover, The Monitor (played by guest star LaMonica Garrett) sends Harbinger (Arrow’s Audrey Marie Anderson) […]
I’m A Celeb 2019: Ian Wright ‘to QUIT’ after losing it with campmates in foul-mouthed rant
Tomorrow, the stars will be joined by two new campmates, as Coronation Street actor Andrew Whyment and ex-EastEnders and Call The Midwife actor Cliff Parisi join the existing line-up. The campmates were delighted this evening as they were told none of them would be partaking in a trial. Instead, the two new arrivals were revealed, as Ant […]
Legends of Tomorrow Losing 2 Regulars
Two more seats are about to open up on the Waverider. Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford are both stepping down as series regulars during the upcoming fifth season of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, our sister site Deadline reports. “Brandon and Courtney have been invaluable members of the Legends family,” executive producers Phil Klemmer, Grianne Godfree […]
Strictly Come Dancing: Anton Du Beke speaks out after losing judging role to Motsi Mabuse
Anton, 53, was one of the hot favourites to replace Darcey, 50, when the former Strictly Come Dancing judge announced her exit from the BBC dance show earlier this year. The Strictly veteran wasn’t the only professional rumoured to take the role, with Oti Mabuse, 28, also in the running. Yesterday, it was announced Oti’s […]