‘Bringing Up Bates’ Stars Welcome New Child to the Family

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‘Bringing Up Bates’ Stars Welcome New Child to the Family
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Alyssa Bates and husband John Webster hold daughter Allie Jane.

Christian Post Report – The Bates family, of UPtv’s hit series “Bringing Up Bates,” welcomed a new member to the family on Saturday, with the birth of their second grandchild.

Alyssa (Bates) and husband John Webster welcomed their first child, daughter Allie Jane, on Saturday, April 11. The entire family was thrilled to meet Allie and bring her into the large family, where she will have 18 aunts and uncles on her mother’s side alone.

“We are so excited to welcome our healthy, beautiful baby girl Allie Jane into the world,” Alyssa and John said in a statement. “We are ecstatic and grateful to receive this precious gift. We know she will be showered with lots of love from her grandparents and her aunts and uncles.”

The Bates family, with Gil and Kelly Jo, the parents of 19 children and now two grandchildren, became an instant hit on UPtv. The show is often compared to “19 Kids and Counting,” which features the Duggar family. Both families are larger-than-life and maintain their religious ideals while dealing with life and raising their children. “Bringing Up Bates” is now UPtv’s highest-rated show and will return for a second season in June.

“We are truly overjoyed as we welcome our first granddaughter, Allie Jane, into the world and into our family,” Gil and Kelly Jo said. “She’s stolen our grandparent’s hearts already! We are beyond blessed and our hearts are full.”

Alyssa and John married in Tennessee but moved to Florida, where John works at his family’s air-conditioning business. The move took Alyssa some distance from her family, and it is always a joy for the Bates family when they come for a visit, which will surely happen more frequently now that Allie Jane has arrived.

The Bates family is still expecting one more grandchild. Daughter Erin and her husband Chad are expecting their first child after several miscarriages. The couple is due in June.

The birth of baby Allie will be featured on the new season of “Bringing Up Bates,” which premieres June 4 on UPtv.

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Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Live Stream, Start Time: Watch Online NHL Playoffs 2015

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Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Live Stream, Start Time: Watch Online NHL Playoffs 2015

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Christian Post Report – Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks host the Calgary Flames at Rodgers Arena in the first game of their NHL Playoff series. The game will be played on April 15, 2015 and the puck will drop at 10 p.m. ET.

Vancouver secured home advantage by finishing second in the highly competitive Pacific Division in the Western Conference. They finished behind the Anaheim Ducks only by eight points and won three straight to close out the regular season.

Meanwhile, the Flames had to battle the defending champions Los Angeles Kings who were chasing them for the final spot. They managed the pressure well by winning three of their last four matches of the season to end up third and beating the Kings by two points. Now they are set to face the Canucks, who are looking to beat the Flames for the first time in three straight tries.

These two rivals have met four times in the regular season, with Vancouver winning the first two. The first meeting was in Calgary, but the Canucks were the ones who stole the show.

Alexandre Burrows opened the scoring, with Zach Kassian and Radim Vrbata also finding the net for Vancouver to nullify Paul Byron’s goal. Henrik Sedin finished things off with a goal late in the third period to complete the victory.

In the next meeting, they needed overtime to win in Vancouver, with Yannick Weber and Vrbata scoring early in the game but only to be leveled by David Jones and Johnny Gaudreau. Chris Tanev gave the Canucks the extra point in just 18 seconds of the overtime period.

Calgary finally notched a win against Vancouver in their third meeting as Mikael Backlund scored the match’s only goal early in the first period to give the visitors two points. They would eventually extend that streak over the Canucks to two with a 3-2 victory as Lance Bouma’s goal in the third period proved to be the winner in front of their fans at Scotiabank Saddledome.

To get highlights in this match, go to NHL.com. For live streaming, click here.

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Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks Live Stream, Start Time: Watch Online NHL Playoffs 2015

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Christian Post Report – Chicago Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews congratulates goalie Corey Crawford after their team defeated the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference final hockey playoffs in Chicago, Illinois, June 2, 2013.

It’s playoff time in the NHL, and the Chicago Blackhawks will begin their post-season with a series against the Nashville Predators in the Western Conference. The match is on April 15, 2015 at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be played at Bridgestone Arena.

Central division rivals, Chicago and Nashville were only separated by two points at the end of the regular season. The Blackhawks had multiple chances to finish higher in the standings as Nashville failed to win in their last six matches.

However, the Blackhawks struggled as well. They lost their last four matches including against Central rivals St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche.

Chicago’s last win was against the Buffalo Sabres in a match that saw them take an early lead but only find themselves trailing in the closing stages of the game but mounting an impressive comeback.

Duncan Keith and Patrick Sharp scored within the first 10 minutes of the match to give the Blackhawks the lead. However, the Sabres responded by three straight goals to lead 3-2 with only seven minutes remaining. It took a heroic effort from Jonathan Toews to score two goals in the last two minutes of the game to give Chicago the victory.

Meanwhile, the Predators last victory was against the Washington Capitals.

They dominated the game early with goals from Mattias Ekholm, Mike Fisher and Filip Forsberg. However, they allowed Washington to come back to cut the lead to one goal before Mike Ribeiro eventually finished the game off.

As far as head-to-head battles are concerned, Chicago have won three of their four meetings in the regular season.

Having met twice at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville won their first home game 3-2, with James Neal securing a hat trick to beat the visitors. Chicago had their reply in the next game in Tennessee as they dominated the Predators 3-1 with Marian Hossa scoring two goals for the Blackhawks.

To get highlights on this first game, go to NHL.com. For live streaming, click here.

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Miley Cyrus Spends Time in the Studio While Patrick Schwarzenegger Parties at Coachella

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Miley Cyrus Spends Time in the Studio While Patrick Schwarzenegger Parties at Coachella

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Christian Post Report – Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger

Are Christian Post Report – Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger taking a break from each other? The two spent some time apart last week as Patrick went to Coachella while Miley chose to do spend time with Mike Will Made-It in the studio.

Miley took to Instagram on Friday, April 10 to share a few photos from her recording session with Mike, who produced her “Bangerz” album. According to Us Weekly, the two had been secretly dating for a year before Miley began dating Patrick. One photo of the two of them was captioned by Miley, “If u a lame that’s a shame u can’t hang with us.”

Meanwhile, Patrick attended Coachella with a group of friends, according to an insider from Us Weekly. The source added that the girl who Patrick was photographed with during spring break was also with the 21-year-old at the music festival.

Last month, it was reported that Patrick and Miley hit a bump in their relationship when the model and USC student was photographed getting cozy with a girl, who TMZ identified as Natalie, during spring break.

Patrick immediately took to social media to deny any wrongdoing after the photos surfaced. “Omg. It’s one of my best friends girlfriend. Would never do anything against my GF,” he tweeted.

Earlier this month, the couple seemed to prove that there’s no trouble in their relationship when they were spotted grabbing lunch at Hugo’s in Sherman Oaks.

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‘The Real Housewives of New York’: Bethenny Frankel Says She’s ‘In A Really Good Place’

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‘The Real Housewives of New York’: Bethenny Frankel Says She’s ‘In A Really Good Place’

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Christian Post Report – Bethenny Frankel poses with her new book

Bethenny Frankel has been through a lot these past few years. The “Real Housewives of New York” star has survived the cancellation of her talk show, and she’s still dealing with her ongoing divorce to ex-husband Jason Hoppy.

But the 44-year old has bounced back as she’s currently promoting her new book, “I Suck at Relationships So You Don’t Have To” and moreover, she made her much-awaited return on the current season of “The Real Housewives of New York.” The first episode of season seven, which aired last week, showed Frankel looking for a new apartment and having a meltdown while she bemoans the fact that she doesn’t have a home after leaving the place she shared with Hoppy.

However, the reality star told E! News that she’s far from being miserable and things are “pretty good” right now.

“I’m just in a really good place right now,” she told E! News. “I feel happy. I feel good about what I’m doing. I’m excited to be on a book tour, I’m excited to be on the show.”

Frankel revealed that the one thing that worries her about her split with Hoppy is how it will affect their daughter, Bryn.

“In any breakup, the most important thing is thinking about the fact that there’s an innocent victim who just needs to be loved completely and respected and you just have to think about the ramifications of your decisions,” said Frankel.

Despite the fact that she and her ex parted ways in a less than amicable way, Frankel said that she hasn’t stopped looking for love.

“I do believe in love and I’m totally keeping my options open and I’ve met incredible men. Bad apples don’t spoil the whole bunch. I’m not bitter, I love meeting new people,” she revealed.

“The Real Housewives of New York” airs on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.

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Microsoft Providing ‘Energy Saving’ for Xbox One Consoles at Startup

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Microsoft Providing ‘Energy Saving’ for Xbox One Consoles at Startup

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Christian Post Report – Xbox One Console

In a bid to help users lower their electric bills, Microsoft has added an “Energy Saving” Mode to their Xbox One consoles during startup mode.

Just a few months after the Natural Resources Defense Council criticized Microsoft for their Xbox One console’s “Instant On” mode they deemed an energy waster, the American multinational has made an effort to save gamers around the world an estimated $250 in electric bills by adding an “Energy Saving” mode to their consoles.

The new add-on gives users the option to use less electricity upon startup, saving them up to $6 to $15 a year, depending on their console usage.

The Xbox One console’s original set-up had no option for users other than the “Instant On” mode, allowing the console to download game and app updates automatically even when not in use. Consoles also turn on instantly with the voice command, “Xbox On.”

While players may appreciate the convenience of the “Instant On,” the main disadvantage had the console using generous amounts of electricity despite being on “sleep” mode, drawing power continuously around-the-clock while waiting for the user to activate the unit using voice command, or via the usual “On” button.

With the new power option, users can deactivate their console’s “Instant On” mode and use the more power efficient shut-down system from their Xbox One’s “Power and Startup” under the Settings menu.

This new option will be available for users who are setting up their new consoles for the first time.

According to a statement made on their blog, Microsoft said the continuous upgrades to the console’s operating system have reduced the power consumption used up by “Instant On” by as much as 33 percent since the Xbox One was first made available to the public in November 2013.

While the company believes the “Instant On” mode can offer the best gaming experience and convenience for Xbox One owners, they also recognize the importance of giving users a choice over their power consumption.

It also added that owners of existing Xbox One consoles can also configure their units for the energy savings option under “Power and Startup” in Settings to find the relevant option to toggle “Energy Saving” mode on or off.

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‘The Young and the Restless’ Spoilers, Plot News: The Unexpected Happens at a Gala Honoring Avery

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‘The Young and the Restless’ Spoilers, Plot News: The Unexpected Happens at a Gala Honoring Avery

Christian Post Report – Yesterday on “The Young and the Restless,” Jack is trying to convince Kyle to work at Jabot—he believes that he can do great things there. Kyle says that he wants to think it over, but Jack says that he must act quickly because their company is in trouble. Phyllis arrives, and Kyle tries to slip away but Jack insists that he has to make a decision now to fight against Victor. Kyle finally says no, but he agrees to attend a charity function that night.

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The cast of The Young and the Restless

After he leaves, Jack angrily tells Phyllis that he wants to set Kyle on the right path and that he doesn’t want him to make the same mistakes that Billy made. After he calms down, Jack tells Phyllis that he’d really like to pass the torch to Kyle. Phyllis tells him to give him time to consider it.

Kyle arrives at Summer’s place and complains about Jack pressuring him. He says that he really doesn’t want to attend the charity event. Summer offers to go with him. Later, when he returns to pick her up, he gushes about how beautiful she looks.

Meanwhile on the patio at Crimson Lights, Neil tells his son that nothing he can say will help his case. Devon says that he’ll still try, no matter what. Devon goes inside to talk to Hilary, and he tells her that he wants her to come with him to meet the ADA to tell him that their actions, the way they betrayed Neil, is partly responsible for Neil’s accident. Hilary refuses to do so.

Here’s what to expect on Friday, April 10 on “The Young and the Restless”:

Summer enjoys a spring awakening with Kyle as they get closer every day; Ashley faces off with Victor; Sharon asks Paul if he’s a suspect; Jack asks Nikki what her husband is up these days, and a gala honoring Avery takes an outrageous turn.

“The Young and the Restless” airs from Mondays to Fridays at 12:30 p.m. on CBS.

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‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’: Kyle Richards Reaches Out to Sister Kim on National Siblings Day

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‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’: Kyle Richards Reaches Out to Sister Kim on National Siblings Day

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Christian Post Report – Kyle Richards (right) with siblings Kim Richards (center) and Kathy Hilton

As their family feud continues on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” Kyle Richards made an attempt to smooth things over with her sister Kim in honor of National Siblings Day.

Kyle took to Instagram last week to post a photo of herself with Kim and her other sister, Kathy Hilton and captioned the shot, “#NationalSiblingsDay these are my siblings @kathyhilton & @kimrichards11 #sisters no matter what…”

Fans of their hit Bravo show know that Kim and Kyle haven’t exactly been getting along this season as Kim, a former alcoholic, was accused of falling out of the wagon, and she feels that her sister didn’t defend her from the accusations. Moreover, Kim’s pit bull bit Kyle’s daughter, Alexia, 18, at her home on Halloween.

During last week’s reunion show, the two revealed that they haven’t spoken in months. In her blog, Kyle reveals that “this is the worst our relationship has ever been.”

Kyle said that Kim’s comment about being happy with the way things are in their relationship was hurtful.

“I’m the first to say that my sister’s and my relationship has obviously had its ups and downs, but this has by far been the worst place our relationship has ever been in,” she wrote.

Kyle said that it was partly Brandi Glanville’s doing why she and her sister have grown apart.

“Brandi seems to enjoy the downfall of Kim’s and my relationship. Like she succeeded somehow,” she continued. “I have seen how Brandi has tried to turn her against me. If she sincerely cared about Kim, instead of using her as a prop, she would want her family to be close to her.”

Though Kyle was hoping for her and Kim to resolve things at the reunion show, it appears that a reconciliation isn’t happening soon as the sisters continued to bicker as seen on last week’s show.

“Usually at the reunion, you hope to be able to have some resolution at the end. Clearly that wasn’t happening with us,” Kyle added.

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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard ‘Settling in Back Home’ After Welcoming Baby Israel

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Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard ‘Settling in Back Home’ After Welcoming Baby Israel

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Christian Post Report – Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard

Less than one week after giving birth to baby Israel David, Jill Duggar and her husband, Derick Dillard are back at their home and the “19 Kids and Counting” couple took to Instagram on Saturday night to inform their fans how they’re doing now that they are parents.

Derick posted a picture of him with his wife.

“As Jill and I are settling in back at home after the birth of our firstborn, we wanted to thank everyone for the amazing support we’ve received from so many during this time. Your thoughts and prayers mean so much to us. We love you all! #Blessed #Grateful,” the caption read.

The couple greeted baby Israel on Monday, April 6 in a hospital. Less than 24 hours later, the family debuted pictures of their son online.

“He’s a beautiful baby boy!” Jill wrote on Instagram. “So thankful to God for this handsome guy!”

Grandparents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar also took to social media to share their excitement over their new grandson.

“What a blessed time this is as we welcomed our new grandbaby little Israel into the world,” Michelle posted on Facebook. “We are just so thankful for our friends and those out there who have been praying for our family.”

Meanwhile, Jill revealed to People Magazine that Derick is a natural at being a father.

“He’s doing amazing at being a dad,” Jill said of her husband. The 23-year-old also shared that Derick is already a “pro” at burping baby Israel and that he gave him his first bath.

“I have a real steep learning curve,” Derick told People, “but I think I’m catching on fast!”

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Ian McKellan to Voice Cogsworth in Live Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’

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Ian McKellan to Voice Cogsworth in Live Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’

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Christian Post Report – British actor Ian McKellen attends the Evening Standard Theatre awards in London, in this November 30, 2014 file picture. Reuters/Neil Hall/Files

Walt Disney Pictures announced their Cogsworth character’s voice for the live action recreation of “Beauty and the Beast” in the person of Sir Ian McKellan.

“The Hobbit” wizard and chief “X-Men” mutant villain, Ian McKellen has just signed on to be the voice of Cogsworth for the live action retelling of the fantasy film “Beauty and the Beast.”

Cogsworth, who was introduced to audiences in Disney’s 1991 fairy tale classic, is a character best known as Beast’s butler turned into a talking clock by a witch’s curse. McKellen, 75, who is famous for his role as the villain Magneto in the “X-Men” and the wizard Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” film franchises, will lend his distinctive voice to Cogsworth when production begins later this year.

The film follows Kenneth Branagh’s live-action remake of classic animated fairy tale, Cinderella starring Lily James, which debuted in March this year to positive reviews, earning over $400 million for Disney.

The studio is looking to continue capitalizing on the audience impact of the live-action trend with “Beauty and the Beast,” with Disney already having cashed in on the success of “Alice in Wonderland” and “Maleficent” in the previous years.

“Beauty and the Beast” has already roped in big name stars like Emma Watson As Belle, Luke Evans as Gaston, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Kevin Kline as Maurice, and now McKellen as the voice of Cogsworth.

Disney will be following “Beauty and the Beast” with a live remake of the 1940 classic, “Pinocchio,” which is reportedly under development, while “Book of Life” director Guillermo del Toro is said to be developing another darker version of the puppet whose greatest wish is to become a real boy.

Live action films for “The Jungle Book,” “Dumbo,” and “Mulan” are also reported to be in the works.

“Beauty and Beast” also stars Dan Stevens and Prince Adam/Beast and will be directed by Bill Condon for a March 17, 2017 release.

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