Jeff Probst says "Survivor 48" finalists will have to 'defend their game' in 'tremendous' finale (exclusive)

Robert Voets/CBS Five will walk into Wednesday'sSurvivor 48 finaleon CBS, but only one will walk out a winner.Joe Hunter,Eva Erickson, Kyle Fraser,Kamilla Karthigesu, and Mitch Guerra are all vying for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize that comes with it. Joe and Eva have been acknowledged by other players as running the game, but Kyle and Kamilla have quietly been building their résumés by stealthily influencing votes that sentDavid KinneandShauhin Davaripacking. Could that be enough to earnrespect from the jury, who perhaps might feel burned by "honor and integrity" Joe and Eva? And then there's Mitch, who has been near or on the outs ever since the merge. Will the jury recognize his scrappy play and ability to stay out of the crosshairs — especially when players kept talking about how they couldn't let him get to the end? So many questions! Speaking of questions, we delivered a few ourselves toSurvivor's Hostmaster General,Jeff Probst, to ask what can we expect in Wednesday's three-hour finale, and he was not shy about sharing his enthusiasm for what's to come. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, just give us a general idea of what we can expect in the finale. JEFF PROBST:Survivor 48is one of my all-time favorite seasons. I felt it the minute the players got off the boats in Fiji. There was an electricity from the group that was palpable. Those first moments are always telling because despite spending all year getting to know these players as individuals, we can't predict anything about the group dynamic that will take place once they are all together. So the morning of day one is always a big indicator. That same enthusiastic energy is there all the way to the end. It was remarkable! It's a tremendous finale and a fitting end to a great season ofSurvivor. Robert Voets/CBS What can you say about this final five of Joe, Kamilla, Kyle, Eva, and Mitch — either individually or collectively? It's very rare to have a final five where you can make a legitimate case for any of them to win. That's what we have with this group. Anyone can win. It will all come down to who sits next to who in the final three. Those final two immunity challenges and control over who makes fire will be key. What kind of final Tribal questions can we expect from this jury? There was a lot of overlap with relationships and gameplay, so the final three should expect to really have to explain and defend their game. This is where great players step up. Sign up forEntertainment Weekly's free daily newsletterto get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Read the original article onEntertainment Weekly

Jeff Probst says “Survivor 48” finalists will have to 'defend their game' in 'tremendous' finale (exclusive)

Jeff Probst says "Survivor 48" finalists will have to 'defend their game' in 'tremendous' finale (exclusive) Rober...
New 'Lilo & Stitch' falls short of first film's unhinged brillianceNew Foto - New 'Lilo & Stitch' falls short of first film's unhinged brilliance

If Disney were to replace Mickey Mouse as its mascot, the only choice that probably wouldn't cause a global riot isStitch. That adorably furry mix of E.T., the Tasmanian Devil and a rambunctious puppy has become one of the most beloved animated characters in the company's iconic lineup. So it's a little head-scratching why there's not more of the big-eared alien weirdo in the newlive-action remake"Lilo & Stitch" (★★½ out of four; rated PG; in theaters May 23). Director Dean Fleischer Camp's family adventure feels like an excessively earnest Disney Channel movie compared with the delightfully unhinged2002 cartoon. That's great for those who want more of a human connection but not so much if you're more jazzed about Stitch wrecking a bunch of stuff. The updated "Lilo" pulls back on the sci-fi action to focus instead on the emotional story of two orphaned human siblings, though it begins the same as the first flick. Stitch (aka Experiment 626) is deemed too dangerous to exist by the United Galactic Federation, and escapes authorities in a flurry courtesy of a space police cruiser. Join our Watch Party!Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox He crash lands in Hawaii near the home of young Lilo (newcomer Maia Kealoha). She's a rebellious 6-year-old who gives her big sister/guardian Nani (Sydney Agudong) fits, and Nani is desperately trying to keep social services from taking Lilo away. Lilo visits the local pound where she meets (and immediately falls for) Stitch, whom everyone assumes is a pooch even though he looks more like a blue koala bear. The sisters' lives get more fun and also more stressful as Stitch causes mayhem wherever he goes (from surfing and driving to some antics with a soda gun). Meanwhile, a couple of other aliens are dispatched to bring him back: his mad scientist inventor Jumba (Zach Galifianakis) and Earth-loving oddball Pleakley (Billy Magnussen). The new "Lilo & Stitch" takes a much more grounded approach to the plot, with some changes from the original movie. For example, the antagonistic alien brute Captain Gantu is left out. While the OG Jumba and Pleakley wore random clothing as a disguise, their updated counterparts use holograms to appear human – which just seems to be an excuse to include a couple of recognizable faces. And Ving Rhames' tough-guy social worker Cobra Bubbles is essentially two characters in the remake: The new Cobra (Courtney B. Vance) is a CIA agent searching for Stitch, too, while Mrs. Kekoa (Tia Carrere) is the social worker concerned about Nani and Lilo's home life. One aspect that's improved in the revamp is Lilo and Nani's relationship. Kealoha is precocious enough as the Elvis-loving Lilo, leaning more troublemaker than her animated self. And Agudong makes the most of Nani's character reinvention. (Rather than just trying to get a job, she has a whole subplot about going to college to study marine biology.) There are some nifty nods to the first film. The casting of Carrere, who originally voiced Nani, is a nice touch. And Chris Sanders (who directed the animated version alongside Dean DeBlois) also returns to give voice to all Stitch's signature growls, snarls and yells. That old "Ohana means family" riff still hits right in the feels, though what this latest outing lacks most is the first film's electric charm. It's surprising considering that Camp crafted the sweetly bizarre "Marcel the Shell With Shoes On" – this "Stitch" settles on being a fine retread instead of a rabble-rousing romp. Stitch, in his own peculiar way, sums it up perfectly: This "Lilo & Stitch" is "broken but still good." Even if it's ultimately an unnecessary new take on a chaotic masterpiece. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'Lilo & Stitch' review: New Disney live-action movie needs more charm

New 'Lilo & Stitch' falls short of first film's unhinged brilliance

New 'Lilo & Stitch' falls short of first film's unhinged brilliance If Disney were to replace Mickey Mouse as its mascot, th...
Jenna Bush Hager Shows Off Her Birthmark on Air That a Boyfriend Once Broke Up with Her OverNew Foto - Jenna Bush Hager Shows Off Her Birthmark on Air That a Boyfriend Once Broke Up with Her Over

NBC (2) Jenna Bush Hager recalled a middle school boyfriend breaking up with her over her birthmark To "reclaim" that time in her life, theToday with Jenna & Friendsanchor showed the mark live on the air The circular birthmark is located on her right thigh Jenna Bush Hageris opening up like never before. On the Tuesday, May 20, episode ofToday with Jenna & Friends,the 43-year-old anchor spoke with her guest co-host and longtime friendSavannah Guthrieabout a painful part of her childhood. "I don't know if I've ever told you this, but I had a boyfriend in the seventh grade who broke up with me," she told Guthrie of her ex. "I have a birthmark, which you've seen because you've seen me in all sorts of areas. I had a boyfriend who broke up with me in the seventh grade when he saw me in my bathing suit because he saw my birthmark." Guthrie called the boyfriend's actions "outrageous," and Bush Hager admitted that the situation gave her a lot of childhood trauma. NBC "So then I ended up wearing — I had a rule where basically the shorts had to cover the birthmark," she said of the mark, which is located on her right thigh. Guthrie, who is godmother of Bush Hager's son, Hal Hager, asked her she'd ever spoken about her birthmark on the air before. "I'm not sure if anybody's ever seen it," Bush Hager admitted, before agreeing to show it live on air. "I can show it. Do ya'll wanna see it? This is actually me reclaiming that time." Bush Hager lifted up her shorts to show off the circular mark, admitting, "Never thought I'd do that, but here we go." Guthrie praised her friend, adding, "Can I say something? Your legs look awesome. Gravity has not come for you." As the segment cut to commercial, Bush Hager added in an aside to Guthrie, "I can't believe I just showed my birthmark on the air because it was kind of traumatic for me." NBC Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The daughter of former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush has long since moved on from her middle school ex. She married husband Henry Hager in 2008 and the couple share daughters Mila, 13, and Poppy, 9, and son Hal, 5. The couple recently celebrated their17-year wedding anniversary, and Bush Hager honored her husband in a sweet tribute. Jenna Bush Hager/Instagram "Been drying my tears for 17 years yesterday," she wrote on her Instagram Stories alongside aphotographfrom the couple's wedding day, which showed Henry, 47, wiping away her eyes as they exchanged vows at the altar. Read the original article onPeople

Jenna Bush Hager Shows Off Her Birthmark on Air That a Boyfriend Once Broke Up with Her Over

Jenna Bush Hager Shows Off Her Birthmark on Air That a Boyfriend Once Broke Up with Her Over NBC (2) Jenna Bush Hager recalled a middle scho...
Mexican ship in Brooklyn Bridge crash made no distress calls, Mexico navy chief saysNew Foto - Mexican ship in Brooklyn Bridge crash made no distress calls, Mexico navy chief says

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican Navy ship which crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend made no distress calls before the accident but called for support instead, Mexico's Navy chief Raymundo Morales said on Tuesday. The port pilot maneuvering the Cuauhtémoc sailing vessel had little time to stop it because it was docked a short distance from the bridge, Morales said at Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning press conference. "We cannot speculate at this time whether the port pilot properly used all measures available." The accident, which left two dead and 20 injured, occurred when the majestic white training vessel was leaving lower Manhattan's Pier 17 on the East River shortly after sunset on Saturday. A U.S. investigation into the accident will look at possible engine malfunction and the role of a tugboat that assisted the ship in backing out of its pier, U.S. officials said on Monday, adding that the probe will take at least 30 days. "Of course, it will count on the collaboration and support of the Navy and the insurance company responsible for the ship," Sheinbaum said. Two cadets with severe injuries are in New York hospitals and their families have traveled there to be with them, Morales said. "Their lives are not in danger and they will probably be released from the hospital on Wednesday," he said. "The two cadets that unfortunately died were transferred back to Mexico on Monday and their bodies are now with their families." (Reporting by Aida Pelaez-Fernandez and Raul Cortes; Editing by Kylie Madry and Richard Chang)

Mexican ship in Brooklyn Bridge crash made no distress calls, Mexico navy chief says

Mexican ship in Brooklyn Bridge crash made no distress calls, Mexico navy chief says MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican Navy ship which cra...
Arrested New Orleans jail worker says he helped inmates to escape after stabbing threatNew Foto - Arrested New Orleans jail worker says he helped inmates to escape after stabbing threat

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans jail maintenance worker has been arrested after admitting he turned water off to a toilet covering a hole in a cell wall, allowing 10 men to squeeze through the gap and escape the facility. The inmates pulled off the daring escape from the Orleans Justice Center early Friday by yanking open afaulty cell door, moving the toilet and slithering through the hole. Graffiti on the wall included the message "To Easy LoL," with an arrow pointing to the gap. Officials have underscored multiple security lapses, including ineffective cell locks and that the inmates escaped when the lone guard monitoring them went to get food. The absence of the inmates, many charged with or convicted of violent offenses such as murder, was not reported to law enforcement for hours. Four have since been apprehended andsix remain at large. During a tense New Orleans City Council meeting on Tuesday, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson, who oversees the jail, said she "takes full accountability" for the escape. "There were procedural failures and missed notifications, but there were also intentional wrongdoings —- this was a coordinated effort aided by individuals inside our own agency who made the choice to break the law," Hutson said. "We are continuing to pursue everyone involved." Responding to a question from Councilmember Oliver Thomas, Hutson said she couldn't guarantee inmates would not be left unattended again, noting the jail is operating with 60% staffing capacity. Arrested staffer describes his involvement in the escape The inmates escaped by removing a sink-toilet combination unit from a cell, then cutting steel bars behind the cell room sink, Hutson said. After bending the bars they slipped out. It's unclear what they used to saw through the bars. Authorities believe sheriff's employees may have helped, and three have been suspended. On Tuesday, authorities made their first staff arrest. Maintenance worker, Sterling Williams, 33, admitted to law enforcement that one of the escapees "advised him to turn the water off in the cell" before the men slipped away through the hole in the wall, the Louisiana Attorney General's office said in a statement. In an arrest affidavit, Williams said one of the inmates who escaped had threatened to "shank" him if he did not turn off the water. Another inmate tried to take Williams' phone and attempted to get him to bring a book with cash app information. Thomas said the sheriff's office has a responsibility to protect employees from threats and create a safe environment for them to report problems such as a planned escape. "We cannot allow the inmates to run the facilities. That can't happen," Thomas said. "We cannot allow them to threaten the men and women who work there." Authorities say by turning off the water, Williams "willfully and maliciously assisted with the escape." "If the inmates removed the sink in the cell and disconnected the rest of the plumbing with the water still on, the plan to escape would not have been successful and potentially flooded the cell, drawing attention to their actions," the affidavit says. Williams is charged with 10 counts of principle to simple escape and malfeasance in office. The Associated Press was unable to immediately locate Williams' attorney. It is unclear if Williams was among the three suspended employees. Delays and ongoing security concerns Officials have pointed to other security lapses before, during and after the jailbreak. On Tuesday, New Orleans officials grilled the sheriff's office about why there was an hourslong delay in notifying law enforcement of the escape. While a head count of inmates normally starts around 6:30 a.m. and takes less than an hour, sheriff's officials said they were still verifying whether inmates had escaped more than two hours later. Jeworski "Jay" Mallet, the jail's Chief of Corrections, said their inability to verify the escape led to the delay. City and state police did not find out about the escape until around 10:30 a.m., more than nine hours later. The New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick told the council that she learned of the outbreak indirectly. Local police should have been notified immediately because they have "exponentially vaster" resources to track down the inmates, Councilmember J.P. Morrell said. "There were failures, failures in our personnel," Hutson said. A growing number of state and local officials have said blame for the escape rests squarely on Hutson. "As sheriff I take fully accountability for this failure," the sheriff told the New Orleans City Council on Tuesday. "Our community deserves answers and more importantly it deserves action."

Arrested New Orleans jail worker says he helped inmates to escape after stabbing threat

Arrested New Orleans jail worker says he helped inmates to escape after stabbing threat NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans jail maintenance wo...

 

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