A massive blaze has engulfed the ‘Marina Torch’ skyscraper in Dubai, forcing hundreds of people to flee the 336-meter-high tower – one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. It took firefighters over two hours to bring the fire under control.The fire initially started in the middle of the tower, rapidly spreading across some 15 floors, intensifying and reigniting with each gust of wind, according to photos and videos from the scene.There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries in the blaze, which was believed to have started around the 52nd floor. The building is part of the densely populated and highrise-filled marina district, popular among Dubai's ex-patriate population.The fire was brought under control around 4 a.m. local time, Gulf Business reported, adding that only a few floors appeared to have been "gutted" by the blaze.Local media reported that upwards of 10 fire engines responded after the blaze broke out near the 50th floor, and that police had blocked off the area and evacuated nearby buildings. Resident Mehdi Ansari told NBC News that the fire had spread to 10 or 15 floors. A witness told Gulf News it was like seeing the Titanic going down."Debris from the fire cluttered nearby streets after the blaze appeared to be extinguished," the Associated Press reported.
Frank Strait said due to the height of the building, winds may have been closer to 50 mph.
According to the Associated Press, residents in neighboring structure adjacent to the 70-story building were asked to evacuate due to the fierce winds.
During Monday night's matchup between Seton Hall and Villanova, Pirates guard Sterling Gibbs was ejected for taking a cheap shot at the Wildcats' Ryan Arcidiacono while the two fought for a loose ball.Gibbs was ejected from the game and could face suspension after Big East officials review film of the incident. Willard told reporters he didn't see the play and needed to review film before commenting. Willard acknowledged his team is struggling after its eighth loss in 10 games.Gibbs had played 32 minutes and scored 12 points at the time of his ejection. Arcidiacono scored 10 points, one of five Villanova starters in double figures. Gibbs is probably frustrated that sorry Seton Hall went from looking at an NCAA tourney berth in early January to NIT-bound in mid-February. The Pirates have work to do to get back on the bubble.
Tonight's 40th anniversary celebration of Saturday Night Live on NBC opened with a musical tribute to the variety show's most memorable moments, starring former cast member Jimmy Fallon and oft-host Justin Timberlake—who briefly brought back "Dick In A Box."
50 Cent, Backstreet Boys, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Miley Cyrus, *NSYNC, and a lot more are either going to appear in skits or hit the stage to perform.Sadly, even the SNL 40th anniversary opening number couldn’t escape from Debbie Downer. Rachel Dratch’s character walked onto set just as Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon got into their groove. “Sadly, history has taught us that opening the show with a musical number leads to a sharp drop in ratings,” said “Debbie Downer,” complete with her signature sound effect.For the grand finale of this #SNL40 opening number, Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon sang the names of just some of the stars who will attend the 40th anniversary special. It was a fitting kickoff for what is sure to be an unforgettable night!
Benson Henderson long resisted the prospect of one day moving up to the UFC welterweight division, but his first performance at 170 pounds showed his skills are formidable as a heavier fighter.
Henderson (22-5 MMA, 10-3 UFC), an ex-champ in the lightweight division, wore down a dangerous Brandon Thatch (10-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) on the ground and secured a submission victory in the fourth round, less than one month after a disappointing decision loss to top contender Donald Cerrone at 155 pounds.
Henderson came out more aggressive than he usually is, battering Thatch's legs with hard kicks and landing two powerful body punches. Thatch walked him down for most of the round and showed off his superior power, scoring with his own kicks, some punches, and a nice flying knee. Henderson didn't attempt a takedown.
Thatch got off to a good start in round two, backing Henderson up and peppering him with body kicks. Bendo's hands continued to look impressive, and he was able to keep scoring to the body. But over the second half of the round, Thatch was landing harder shots and even threw Henderson to the mat twice. Emphatically. He wouldn't engage on the ground though, and let him back up.Thatch continued to push forward. Thatch attempted another trip, but Henderson was able to shake it off. Henderson then went for a takedown of his own. Thatch was doing well defending the takedown against the cage, but he got sloppy and Henderson ended up completing the attempt. Henderson easily transitioned to Thatch’s back. Henderson didn’t do much with the position, but he was able to ride out the dominant position and made Thatch work.Henderson was clearly the fresher fighter entering the fourth frame and he was relaxed and confident in his movements around the cage. Thatch, meanwhile, was left reaching as he tried to chase down the much quicker fighter. Henderson’s early body work was paying off. Henderson landed a perfectly timed takedown midway through the round. Henderson quickly took Thatch’s back and began working for a submission. Henderson was overwhelming Thatch on the mat. Henderson eventually got his arm under Thatch’s neck and forced the tap.
Jon Stewart announced that he is leaving The Daily Show at his taping today. The news spread on social media from viewers who were in attendance at today’s taping, and has been confirmed by Entertainment Weekly, which passed along this statement from Comedy Central president Michele Ganeless.Stewart joined "The Daily Show" in 1999, replacing Craig Kilborn. Covering topics such as the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, torture, CIA spying, and several presidential elections, he transformed the show into a powerful and respected voice in American media.
His hard hitting interviews--including one with President Obama in 2012--gained him credibility among viewers. He was even named one of America's most trusted news sources in a 2009 poll.“Jon has been at the heart of Comedy Central, championing and nurturing the best talent in the industry, in front of and behind the camera. Through his unique voice and vision, The Daily Show has become a cultural touchstone for millions of fans and an unparalleled platform for political comedy that will endure for years to come.”
Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney performed “FourFiveSeconds” at the Grammy Awards 2015. I LOVE THIS. Understated and perfect. Rihanna’s necklace, yes.
The collaboration is from Rihanna’s eighth studio album. This was first time the trio performed the song together.Rihanna, Kanye and Paul totally rocked the Staples Center! The unstoppable trio’s voices blended together in a surprisingly beautiful way when they joined forces to perform their upbeat new song.It was clear that Kanye was so excited to be on stage with the legendary Paul McCartney. Yeezy himself has declared that he doesn’t like to smile in pictures — or in life, really — but that definitely didn’t apply to this performance!On stage at the 2015 Grammy Awards, they traded the matching denim from their music video for classy black suits, but otherwise kept the performance focused on the music.Their performance got nearly everyone in the auditorium on their feet. Even West’s wife, Kim Kardashian, who didn’t stand for any other performance, was on her feet, clapping and singing.
“Four Five Second,” a tune different than much of the music West and Rihanna usually put out, was released Tuesday. It has more than 17.5 million views on YouTube, which will only probably climb after Sunday’s live Grammy performance.McCartney’s microphone didn’t appear to be working, but he continued to play his guitar. The crowd didn’t seem to mind and applauded the former Beatle anyway.
Their three-way collaboration came after a country set by Eric Church and Brandy Clark. It’s a move that seemed to heighten “Four Five Seconds.”
AC/DC hit the stage for the first time in four years at the 2015 Grammy Awards. Supporting their new album Rock or Bust, the rock ‘n’ roll veterans performed “Rock or Bust”, as well as their classic hit “Highway to Hell”.
The lineup included frontman Brian Johnson, lead guitarist Angus Young, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young (the nephew of Malcolm Young, who left the band due to health reasons), bassist Cliff Williams, and drummer Chris Slade
The veteran rock band joins pop icon Madonna, country star Eric Church, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and pop singer Ariana Grande as the first batch of performers to be announced for the prestigious music ceremony.
AC/DC did not receive any Grammy nominations, as their ‘Rock or Bust’ album and singles came out too late in 2014 for consideration in this year’s awards.
After the performance, host LL Cool J referred to the band as "devilishly good."
In 2010, AC/DC won the Grammy for best hard rock performance for "War Machine." The band has previously been nominated for six other Grammys.
