WENTWORTH MILLER (SCOFIELD IN PRISON BREAK) REVEALS HE IS GAY

Prison Break star Wentworth Miller has declined an invitation to the St. Petersburg International Film Festival saying that as a gay man he disapproves of the Russian government's crackdown on homosexuals.

Miller had been invited to appear as a guest of honor at the festival. "As a gay man, I must decline, he said.

The actor, 41, whose sexual orientation has been the subject of speculation in the past, came out in a letter he sent on Wednesday to festival organizers.

Wentworth's letter, which is posted on GLAAD's website, thanks festival organizers for an invitation but states "I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government."

Al Jazeera America sues after being dropped by AT&T

Joie Chen, host of the new Al Jazeera America nightly news program

New cable network Al Jazeera America introduced itself to viewers on Tuesday with reports on political strife in Egypt and the impact of climate change on U.S. cities, shortly after a major pay TV distributor declined to carry the channel.

The decision by AT&T's U-verse pay-TV service stemmed from a contract dispute over terms to carry the new network, AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel said. Al Jazeera responded by suing AT&T for breach of contract in Delaware Chancery Court.

Late-November Xbox One Release Date hinted by Ubisoft

If you're trying to figure out when Microsoft's next console will come out in North America, today has provided a new clue. Note that the following post is all educated guesswork and observation.

This is what we know: The Xbox One will be released in November. When in November? Microsoft hasn't said yet.

We also know that the PlayStation 4 will be out in North America on Friday, November 15.

What else do we know?

Here Are the Xbox One's Launch Games

Microsoft confirmed the the Xbox One's launch line-up. It's over twenty games strong. If you were wondering what games you can pick up at… Read…

As of today, Microsoft has confirmed which games will be out on launch day for the Xbox One. That list includes both Activision's Call of Duty: Ghosts and Ubisoft's Watch Dogs. Ghosts comes out on November 5, but Watch Dogs won't be out until November 19. Of all of the games on Microsoft's launch list today, Watch Dogs has the latest confirmed release date.

Christopher Lane, Australian baseball player, killed by "bored" Okla. teens, police say

PICTURES: Australian baseball player fatally shot in Okla.

(CBS) OKLAHOMA CITY - An Australian baseball player out for a jog in an Oklahoma neighborhood was shot and killed last week by three "bored" teenagers who decided to kill someone for fun, police said.

Christopher Lane, who was visiting the town of Duncan where his girlfriend and her family live, had passed a home where the boys were staying and that apparently led to him being gunned down at random, Police Chief Danny Ford said Monday.

A 17-year-old in the group has given a detailed confession to police, but investigators haven't found the weapon used in last week's shooting, Ford said.

That teen and the others - ages 15 and 16 - remain in custody, and Ford said the district attorney is expected to file first-degree murder charges Tuesday. It wasn't known if the three will be charged as adults or juveniles. They are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon.

The Date of The Release of PS4 console is .........

Sony’s PS4 release date has finally been announced at Gamescom 2013. Long live play indeed!

The PS4 release date is the 15 of November in North America, and 29 of November in Europe.

This date coincides with where many suspected it would land. With the holiday rush in full swing at that time of the year, it was a no-brainer for Sony to release their fourth generation proper console then.

Before today’s official announcement of the PS4 release date, it was confirmed by Sony that the PlayStation 4 would come out “Holiday 2013.”

The PS4 was first unveiled during Sony’s E3 2013 press conference. The console has an italicized equals sign look, and will retail for £349 / €399 / $399.

One of the largest draws to the PS4 over Microsoft’s Xbox One was that the PS4 will not require an Internet connection, and used games will not be blocked. However, Microsoft has gone on to repeal many of their unpopular Xbox One features, per popular demand.

Elmore Leonard Was 'Amazed' by 'Justified': 'Better Than What I Would Have Written'

In many ways FX's Justified is a television series created with uncommon respect for the source material. In fact, Elmore Leonard, who died on Tuesday, was such a guiding force for those who worked on the series that the very notion they could produce something Leonard would disapprove of drove them to create -- and sustain -- one of the very best dramas on television.

Elmore Leonard

I immediately thought of series creator Graham Yost after hearing about Leonard's death. Yost had given the staff little blue rubber wrist bands that had WWED on them. "What Would Elmore Do?" It was, in times of doubt, their guiding principle. I've seen Yost at a few events long since he handed them out and joked that he forgot something -- only have him slide up his shirt sleeve to reveal the band.

It's not everyday, in a medium like television that is absolutely a writer's medium, where you find such abiding love for the person who wrote the source material. I think that's partly what has made Justified, which was based on a Leonard short story called "Fire In the Hole," such a fully-formed, fully-realized depiction of character. Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens is superb and Leonard so loved what Yost and his writers churned out that he kept giving his unabashed stamp of approval. (And beyond that, the show spurred Leonard to write another book -- Raylan -- based on how much Justified had ignited the character; Olyphant's image, as Raylan, adorned the cover).

Observers Captivated as 'Blue Moon' dominates night sky

If you're not doing anything tonight, you should head outside or get yourself to a window so you can see it for yourself.

The last Blue Moon that we'll see until 2015 is up in the sky until Wednesday morning. It's not really blue. The phrase "blue moon" usually refers to a rare second full moon in a month. This kind of moon appears only once every three years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

On social media, amateur and professional photographers took advantage of the clear night and snapped and shared photos of the pristine moon against a navy sky. The buzz came from news organizations to every day people to folks like actor John Cusack, who retweeted a photo of the Blue Moon.

People had jokes too, tweeting photos of Belgian White Blue Moon ale and video of 1961's "Blue Moon" by The Marcels.

Injuries plague Steelers in 24-13 loss to Redskins

with their line. Every starting lineman had at least
one penalty except guard Ramon Foster, and
those weren't their moments.


The first line
allowed their quarterbacks to get pummeled
through the first half.
"We need to get better in a hurry," coach Mike
Tomlin said.

LANDOVER, Md. -- It's a good thing the NFL has not yet cut the preseason schedule in half as commissioner Roger Goodell wants because the Steelers, particularly their offense, are nowhere near ready to start the season. It's not just that they are 0-2 after their two exhibition games, it's how they've accomplished it. They came apart in more ways than one Monday night in a 24-13 loss against the Washington Redskins.

First, they lost rookie halfback Le'Veon Bell to a right mid-foot sprain in the first series after he

made his first NFL appearance and four carries for 9 yards. He will have an MRI today. This came after halfbacks LaRod Stephens- Howling (strained knee) and Isaac Redman did not dress. Later, they lost fullback Will Johnson to a rib injury and halfback Baron Batch to a stinger.

Anyone sign Chris Rainey yet? None of those injuries might be serious, but their problems on offense sure look to be, starting with their line. Every starting lineman had at least one penalty except guard Ramon Foster, and those weren't their moments.

The first line allowed their quarterbacks to get pummeled through the first half. "We need to get better in a hurry," coach Mike Tomlin said.

One highlight for the Steelers on offense: Jonathan Dwyer, one of only three healthy backs left when the night ended, ran 14 times for 68 yards, although he, too, lost a fumble. "I thought he did some nice things," Tomlin said. "Obviously, putting the ball on the ground didn't help him or us."

The Redskins led, 17-6, at halftime, which was mostly played by the first teams, but the reality

for the Steelers was much worse. With their quarterbacks under heavy pressure the entire half, the Steelers pulled together only two field- goal drives, one aided by penalties, the other directed by backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. Shaun Suisham made both kicks from 28 and 30 yards Get more info here 

RAKSHA BANDHAN BEING CELEBRATED ACROSS INDIA

Raksha Bandhan, the festival of love between brothers and sisters, is being celebrated across the country today with full enthusiasm.

The central ceremony involves the tying of a sacred thread, Rakhi by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well being, and the brother's vow to protect her long life.

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on the occasion.

"It is an occasion for us to dedicate ourselves to the well-being of women and in particular, the girl child. Women should be provided a safe, secure and congenial environment in which their talents can flower and they can contribute their full share in the building of our nation. Traditional cultural values of respect for women need to be fully entrenched in our minds," said President Mukherjee in his message.

He also enphasize that the festival of Raksha Bandhan symbolizes the sacred bond of love, trust and commitment between sisters and brothers.

"May this unique festival inculcate in every member of our society the highest respect for women, as we strive collectively for the prosperity of our people," he added.

In his message, Ansari said called upon people to imbibe the valuable message of Rakshabandhan to promote the spirit of amity, fraternity and harmony in our lives.

"This festival not only celebrates the immaculate love between brothers and sisters but also transcends the confines of family to cover the entire society by underscoring the need for harmonious social life and peaceful co-existence," he said.

In a separate message, Dr. Singh said that Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrated to strengthen the bonds of love and affection in our family and society.

"It is also an occasion to re-commit ourselves to ensuring the safety and security of women," he added.

ANTI-SUPERSTITION ACTIVIST NARENDRA DABHOLKAR SHOT DEAD IN PUNE

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PUNE: In a setback to the progressive movement in Maharashtra, leading anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead by two unidentified assailants while he was out on a morning walk on Tuesday.

NARENDRA DABHOLKAR

Known for his over two-decade long campaign against outdated and inhuman social practices, Dabholkar was currently engaged in mobilising public opinion and holding discussions with Maharashtra government for passing an 'anti-superstition and black magic' law in the state legislature, opposed by certain sections of the society, including the Warkari sect.

69-year-old Dabholkar, who headed the 'Andhashraddha Nirluman Samiti' (anti-superstition movement), was out for a morning walk when two motorcycle-borne unidentified assailants fired two bullets from close range into his head from behind, police said quoting an eyewitness.

The offence took place on the bridge near Omkareshwar Temple in the city in the vicinity of 'Sadhana' magazine, which Dabholkar edited to propagate progressive thought to change social mindset.

Police said Dabholkar, who lay in a pool of blood on the bridge, was identified by a photo in his wallet and a cheque in the name of the Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (ANS). He was taken to Sassoon Hospital where he succumbed to injuries.

Four bullets were fired at the activist out of which two were lodged in his head, police added.

For Dabholkar, who hailed from Satara, spreading scientific temper and eradicating superstitions and undesirable rituals in the society was a lifelong mission which he carried with zest and rational thought, notwithstanding resistance from retrograde elements.

Maharashtra home minister R R Patil, expressing shock and grief, said he had instructed top police officials to get to the bottom of the reprehensible act and book the culprits using all their "investigative skills".

Pune Police commissioner Gulabrao Pol said the motive behind the murder was being investigated.

Prominent political leaders and social activists from the state including Union minister and NCP president Sharad Pawar condemned the killing of Dabholkar, describing him as a dedicated, selfless social activist who was committed to promote progressive thinking.

"The progressive thought for which Dabholkar gave his life, will not die in Maharashtra," Pawar said.

A pall of gloom descended on neighbouring Satara from where Dabholkar hailed as the news of his death spread.

State chief minister Prithviraj Chavan condemned the killing and announced a reward of Rs ten lakh to person giving information about the culprits who murdered Dabholkar.

Walt Refuses to Take His Family to Belize in 'Buried' in Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 10 Recap

Since 55 episodes and still counting, Breaking Bad has presented us with some unquestionably brutal viewing: the melting corpse of Season 1, the slit throat of Season 4, the parade of prisoners, stabbed and beaten like piñatas just one year ago. Not to talk of all the unspeakable things Walter Jr. has been doing to a stack of pancakes every morning. But none of that carnage was as difficult to watch as what transpired last night between Marie and Skyler.

The scene between the two sisters lacked box cutters, but it was plenty sharp. There was no acid, but it burned just the same. Breaking Bad is, itself, such a wonderfully elaborate fiction that it has often been possible to forget the scrim of lies and make-believe that's been wrapped around the main characters all this time. But now the truth is raining down like pieces of Wayfarer 515 and the wreckage is just as gruesome. 

Last week Hank and Walt dodged the debris with busted noses and macho bluster. But Marie and Skyler just let it all crash into them. There were barely any words, just Skyler's nodding head pushing the knife in deeper and deeper. Yes, she knew about Walt when the DEA had them all under lockdown. Yes, she knew when the two cartel cousins shot Marie's husband to hell. Marie's entire existence has been about putting a bright, purple smile on even the most hopeless situations; whatever pain she kept for herself was subsumed first in the illicit rush of petty thievery and then in the micromanaging of her husband's rehabilitation. Over the course of this single one-sided conversation, every bit of optimism and sunshine was stolen right out of her.

It made sense, then, that Marie's first course of business, after slapping her sister full across the face, was to reach for baby Holly. (The slap also made sense. It's what you do when you want to hurt someone but it's also what you do when you want them to wake up. Skyler and Jesse were both presented with the same laundered bills, but only she managed to blind herself to the blood staining every last one of them.) Marie had just lost something precious and vital, and as much as she wanted to protect her niece, she also wanted to reach into her sister and pull out something just as essential. But, oh, the cries of that baby — a baby who, with typical Vince Gilligan meticulousness, has never once so much as sniffled in any of the previous seasons — as she transformed from an actual breathing girl to a nuclear football of anger and recriminations. There's a reason why Michelle MacLaren, easily the most dynamic director on a show full of them, was brought on to shoot this; it felt like she used a sniper rifle instead of a camera. Every second was precise and deadly. And, to their great credit, neither Betsy Brandt nor the often unfairly maligned Anna Gunn flinched when things got bloody.

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PEREZ HILTON AND LADY GAGA CONTINUES ATTRACT THE MEDIA ATTENTION.

Lady Gaga and Perez Hilton are still louding their problems to their millions of followers, and it's not over. Before the singer's new video for Applause dropped this morning, Gaga learned Sunday night via Twitter that her former blogger BFF was spotted in her apartment building.

After confirming the spotting with at least two of her Twitter followers and calling her building's security, she directed a message straight at Hilton. "STAY AWAY FROM ME + MY FAMILY YOU ARE SICK TRYING TO RENT AN APARTMENT IN MY BUILDING TO STALK ME," she wrote. "LEAVE ME ALONE!!!"

Gaga then revealed she has copy of  "every psychotic text" she allegedly has received from the blogger. "Still have the text Perez sent me of me in a wheelchair w the words KARMA written across + Madonna pointing a gun at me," she wrote. "Day of my accident."

Hilton responded in light speed, accusing the singer of trying to gin up publicity for her album (and retweeting death threats sent by her fans). "Not only were you #cruel to people who worked for you, friends of mine, but you also purposefully tried to sabotage other artists," he shot back.

Hilton then released a blog post titled, "A Statement on Lady Gaga's Lies."

In it, he says he was not stalking the pop star, and was simply house hunting with his mother and child as he relocates from Los Angeles to New York.

"I learned only after the fact that Lady GaGa lives in one of the buildings we looked at, and she was across the country in Los Angeles when I viewed that building," he wrote. He added, "I hope her fans stop sending me death threats, as the suggestion that I pose a danger to Lady GaGa is preposterous."

Will the 140-character-or-less feud continue? Time will tell.

ALEXANDER SKARSGARD STRIPS DOWN, GOES FULL-FRONTAL TO HEAT UP THE SCREEN IN 'TRUE BLOOD FINALE'

Alexander Skarsgard gave "True Blood" watchers a little more of a jaw-dropping finale than they may have expected from the season six ender.

Not only did the handsome actor, 36, strip down to his birthday suit in the episode, as the fan favorite vampire Eric Northman — the 6-foot-4 heartthrob stood up to reveal all of his full-frontal glory.

ANOTHER PART OF THE STORY IS DID HE ACTUALLY DIE  OR WAS IS NUDITY A PARTING GIFT TO IS FANS?

Presumably, Eric bursting into flames after some full frontal flashing means that fan favorite Alexander Skarsgård has indeed been killed off. Or was he? While we sure do see all of Eric Northman’s body, what we don’t see is that body fully disintegrated. When the camera pans away, Eric is on fire but still alive, writhing in pain.

Then there’s Pam. She left early on in last night’s episode to go find her maker. She never reappears in Bon Temps, and we aren’t made privy to the reason for her absence. This is obviously meant to suggest that she might be busy tending to a recovering Eric’s burns. Or she could just be taking her time mourning his loss. That’s why they call it a cliffhanger, kids.

Also, why was Eric even in a lounge chair in his birthday suit on a mountaintop in Sweden? He’s too smart not to have considered that the faerie blood might wear off at some point. Was this a terrible accident, or was it a planned suicide? Either way, Eric’s death would be a very unwelcomed change to the True Blood universe.

Disney actor Lee Thompson Young (Jett Jackson) dead of apparent suicide

Lee Thompson Young, A young Man who played Boston police detective Barry Frost on the TNT police drama "Rizzoli & Isles," was found dead Monday morning.

It was confirmed by Young's manager it was a suicide.

Young, 29, is best known for the leading role on Disney's "The Famous Jett Jackson" television series starting in 1998.

"It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning," said longtime manager Jonathan Baruch. "Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed. We ask that you please respect the privacy of his family and friends at this difficult time."

From Chicago tribune According to a Los Angeles Police spokeswoman, officers arrived at Young's apartment after 8 a.m. Monday morning and found him dead.

Young, a South Carolina native, developed an affinity for acting at age 10 and two years later had secured representation. He rose to fame in 1998 when he starred in the Disney Channel show "The Famous Jett Jackson." On the program, which ran for three years, the actor played a teenage celebrity trying to live a normal life as a high school student.

The actor went on to attend USC, where he was a recognizable presence on campus, often dressing in all-white ensembles. He attended the School of Cinematic Arts on a full academic scholarship and graduated magna cum laude in 2005.

Following graduation, he booked guest-starring roles on various television programs. His next big break came in 2010, when he was cast on TNT's popular police drama "Rizzoli & Isles." As Det. Barry Frost, Young played the affable partner to Jane Rizzoli, played by Angie Harmon.

Production has been shut down for "Rizzoli & Isles" following the news of Young's death. No word on when filming will begin again.

So sad to here about is death RIP