Pacquiao vs Mayweather Fight 2015 News: Mayweather Rejects $5 Million Penalty if He Fails Drug Test

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Pacquiao vs Mayweather Fight 2015 News: Mayweather Rejects $5 Million Penalty if He Fails Drug Test

Christian Post Report – Floyd Mayweather Jr. has refused to agree to a $5 million fine should either he or Manny Pacquiao fail a drug test, according to the Filipino boxer’s adviser, Michael Koncz.

“Today we were informed that Mayweather turned down the request,” Koncz told ESPN. “Manny had requested that there would be a reciprocal fine of $5 million for a failed drug test.”

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have a stare-down at the first and only press conference for their May 2 fight

The details of the drug testing were not written into the fight contract but were instead included in a separate agreement. Mayweather’s adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, said that Koncz should have had those terms negotiated into the main contract.

“Manny Pacquiao should be ashamed to have [Michael Koncz] as his representative, in my opinion,” said Ellerbe to ESPN.com. “It’s obvious he didn’t read the contract. Why would he have his fighter sign something he was not happy with? The deal was negotiated up and down by his promoter [Bob Arum of Top Rank] on behalf of Manny with Floyd and Mayweather Promotions, and it’s been well documented in the media for some time.”

Drug testing was one of the main reasons for a collapse in negotiations five years ago. When both sides first negotiated the bout in late 2009 and early 2010, they had agreed to all aspects of the deal except for the drug-testing protocol. Mayweather insisted on random, Olympic-style blood and urine testing, but Pacquiao declined to agree to the specific form drug testing.

Not long after that, Pacquiao sued Mayweather for defamation and slander for saying that he had used performance-enhancing drugs, which Pacquiao has repeatedly denied. The case was ultimately settled out of court with Mayweather paying Pacquiao an undisclosed seven-figure sum.

Meanwhile, it was reported that Pacquiao was tested for the first time last Saturday when he ws visited in Los Angeles. The boxers’ historic fight will take place on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Spoilers April 6 to 10: Quinn Makes Deacon Choose Between Her and Brooke

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‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Spoilers April 6 to 10: Quinn Makes Deacon Choose Between Her and Brooke

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Christian Post Report – Quinn on The Bold and the Beautiful

Last Friday on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Wyatt confronted Brooke and Deacon about their conversation. He says that Deacon will end up hurting his mother, but both Brooke and Deacon say that nothing is going on between the two of them. Wyatt isn’t convinced and tells Deacon that he shouldn’t marry Quinn. He leaves.

Later, Deacon tells Brooke that he can’t be with her anymore. Brooke tells him that he’s making a big mistake and hopes that he realizes it one day.

At the studio, Nicole is trying to convince Oliver to add her to the photo shoot. He tells her to talk to Rick or Maya. When Nicole goes to her sister, Maya tells her that she’s got to stop acting as if she’d tell anyone her secret. Nicole says that she can do that, on one condition—she’s got to be in the photo shoot. Maya tells her that she can’t make that happen. Nicole warns her about saying no to her.

At the warehouse, Quinn is holding a dagger and when Wyatt appears, she says that it’s a letter opener for Rick. Wyatt tells her about what he overheard between Deacon and Brooke. Quinn grips the dagger so hard that she cuts her hand. Quinn says she’ll talk to Brooke, and Deacon tells her to avoid Brooke and just give Deacon his ring back.

Here are “The Bold and the Beautiful” spoilers for April 6 to 10:

April 6 (Monday): Wyatt worries that Quinn has gone back to her old ways; Carter becomes the keeper of a very big secret.

April 7 (Tuesday): Quinn makes Deacon decide between her and Brooke; Rick suspects someone is trying to come between him and Maya.

April 8 (Wednesday): Nicole wants to be a Forrester Creations model; Deacon assures Wyatt that he is committed to Quinn.

April 9 (Thursday): Ivy is hesitant to accept Quinn’s olive branch; Rick asks Brooke to return to work full time.

April 10 (Friday): Maya and Nicole disagree about the outcome of a photo shoot; Brooke and Ridge talk about the past.

“The Bold and the Beautiful” airs from Mondays to Fridays at 1:30 p.m. on CBS.

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‘Nashville’ Season 3 News, Spoilers: Juliette Barnes is Back and She’s Quite Disappointed With Rayna

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‘Nashville’ Season 3 News, Spoilers: Juliette Barnes is Back and She’s Quite Disappointed With Rayna

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Christian Post Report – Hayden Panettiere on Nashville

Avid followers of the hit musical drama TV series “Nashville” Season 3 will be glad to know that the show’s upcoming episode will feature the return of one of its beloved characters.

Juliette Barnes (played by Hayden Panettiere) has been seen for most part of the season staying at home and has only talked to Avery (Jonathan Jackson) over the phone. For those familiar with the actress who played the character of the country singer, they might know that she has to attend to her real-life pregnancy. Spoiler reports indicated that her return to the small screen will still see her with a huge baby bump.

Spoiler reports for this week’s segment said that Rayna’s (Connie Britton) plan for a “star-studded” baby shower will go awry as she is pulled into Sadie’s (Laura Benanti) family drama. This will make the mother-to-be really mad, the sneak peek video for episode 17 reveals

Rayna arrives to explain her absence, but Juliette seems a little bit too upset to hear her reasons.

“I have spent the day at the police station if you can believe it. Poor Sadie,” Rayna says in the promo video. Juliette, who appears to know the real situation, didn’t really care if Sadie’s abusive husband, Pete (Jay Wilkison) is dead or alive from the shooting.

“Sadie, she just gets all the attention,” Juliette retorts. “Sadie, I mean she decides to shoot someone and she’s your number one priority, isn’t she?”

Rayna tried to patch things up, but to no avail.

“I am relieved,” Juliette claims. “I am relieved since now I know exactly where I stand. Somewhere below your precious little label and your stupid, perfect hair.”

The verbal tirade went on and on. Then everything stopped when Juliette announced: “I think my water just broke.”

“Nashville” Season 3 airs Wednesday at 10 p.m. on ABC.

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‘House of Cards’ Season 4 News, Spoilers: Filming Starts This Summer, Frank and Claire to Split?

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‘House of Cards’ Season 4 News, Spoilers: Filming Starts This Summer, Frank and Claire to Split?

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Christian Post Report – Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood in “House of Cards”

Netflix recently announced that it will once again bring back the hit political drama series “House of Cards” to its streaming service for another season. The award-winning show, which features Kevin Spacey U. S. President Frank Underwood and Robin Wright as his wife, Claire, will go into a fourth season.

Netflix’s official announcement, which was done via their social media account, stated that production for the upcoming season is scheduled to commence this summer.

Although the streaming service provider has yet to release the outing date as well as the synopsis of the show’s forthcoming chapter, a lot of speculations about the fate of the Underwoods have gone on online. One theory pointed out to the growing tension between the couple which will result to something drastic.

A report from Enstarz cited executive producer Beau Willimon’s interview with The Daily Beast wherein he discussed the “contentious points” in the show particularly that of the Frank’s treatment towards his wife.

“The scariest thing for us, narratively, was to take the core of this show, its greatest strength — this unorthodox, unholy union between these two people — and see it break apart,” Willimon talks about Frank and Claire’s deteriorating relationship. “It had to be violent, and not just physically, but psychologically. What we’re seeing is a rift. It’s had 28 years to grow stronger, and through the course of a very short amount of time in the White House, it’s come apart.”

Will the earlier theories of Claire killing Frank or the opposite come true?

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ New Trailer and Poster Expected to Be Unveiled at an April Event

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Christian Post Report – Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Earlier reports indicated that the first “full” trailer for J.J. Abrams’ “Christian Post Report – Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be featured in every showing of Marvel’s upcoming superhero film “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” which will be released this May 1, 2015.

Abrams, together with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, is heard to be invited to speak at the annual “Star Wars Celebration” in Anaheim, California, IB Times reported. The event, according to the publication, will be on April 16 and will likely unveil the newest trailer of Star Wars 7.

The fan-centric occasion will also feature the release of the upcoming title’s official poster.

“There’s no telling at this time how Abrams wanted the poster for his first foray into the “Star Wars” realm to look, but fans probably will get a glimpse on April 16 when it inevitably leaks online,” the media outlet said.

With regards to leaks, die-hard fansite Making Star Wars once again took the Star Wars fandom when they published a set of spoiler details for the trailer.

To mention a few, the teaser will include: A brief shot of “Captain Phasma” (Gwendoline Christie), Poe Dameron shooting down a TIE fighter, BB-8 socketed in the back of an X-Wing, Star Destroyers, The Falcon and Darth Vader’s helmet placed on a podium.

The teaser, as the site added, will run at “about a one minute and fifty seconds, just under two minutes.”

“Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” is expected to hit the theatres on December 18, 2015.

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Apple Watch Release Date, News: Smartwatch Available Via Online Reservations Only

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Apple Watch Release Date, News: Smartwatch Available Via Online Reservations Only

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Christian Post Report – With the release date of Apple’s highly anticipated smartwatch, the Apple Watch, already drawing nearer, a recent report indicated that for those who are planning to buy the device should first make their online reservations.

A report from IGN cited CNET saying that would-be buyers of Apple’s first wearable technology should bear in mind that unlike the company’s iPhone and iPad products, the Apple Watch won’t be available for them if they plan to just walk into their store to buy it.

The sales, according to the site, will only be made possible “through a reservation system” and this will be true “for the indefinite future.”

“Apple has no plans at this time to allow you to stop into a store and walk out with an Apple Watch, even after the device officially hits the market,” CNET wrote.

Buyers should be able to secure an appointment with a store representative before they can try the device for a fitting, not unless they are lucky enough to visit “an Apple Store during a lull.”

The Watch, which reportedly will cost from $349 to $17,000, will be made available on April 24. Pre-oders and online reservations will start this Friday, April 10 at 12:01 a.m. PT.

“The move to offer Apple Watch only by reservation is likely for two reasons — making sure Apple has the right inventory on hand for what consumers want and being able to walk through the process with potential buyers when they come into the store,” CNET speculated.

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David Lynch Quits ‘Twin Peaks’ Reboot

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David Lynch Quits ‘Twin Peaks’ Reboot

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Christian Post Report – Director David Lynch attends the ‘Change Begins Within: An Historic Night of Jazz to benefit The David Lynch Foundation’ event in New York December 13, 2012

David Lynch, director of the cult series “Twin Peaks” that became popular in the 1990s, is no longer directing the upcoming reboot of the series with TV network Showtime. Lynch made the announcement on Twitter this past weekend citing lack of money “to do the script the way I felt it needed to be done.”

His announcement may not come as a surprise to some, as earlier reports revealed that he had not yet officially signed on to the series reboot. His tweet mentioned that negotiations on his contract had been going on for a year and four months. He also acknowledged that Showtime is not cancelling the show because of his withdrawal, and he thinks that the network it still likely to continue, according to a report in The Guardian.

In his tweet, he also expressed some regret over what has transpired: “I love the world of Twin Peaks and wish things should have worked out differently.” He also said that he has been informing all the actors involved in the show of his decision.

A spokesperson of Showtime issued an official statement about the news, apparently still hoping that Lynch will change his mind:

“We were saddened to read David Lynch’s statement today since we believed we were working towards solutions with David and his reps on the few remaining deal points. Showtime also loves the world of Twin Peaks and we continue to hold out hope that we can bring it back in all its glory with both of its extraordinary creators, David Lynch and Mark Frost, at its helm.”

According to the report, all the scripts for all the nine episodes have already been written by Lynch and the show’s co-creator Mark Frost. Fans, the report says, will be disappointed that Lynch who made waves on TV with a series that combined crime and a different kind of surrealism won’t be involved in its comeback.

Production was supposed to start this year, with the series scheduled to premiere in 2016 to commemorate 25 years since it first aired.

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Next Gen Apple TV to Dispense With 4K Streaming?

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Next Gen Apple TV to Dispense With 4K Streaming?

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Christian Post Report – A photo of Apple TV

News has emerged Apple is geared to unveil its new and upgraded set top box for Apple TV at the WWDC this summer, but will withhold the 4K video streaming technology.

The next generation Apple TV is reportedly making its entrance at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in June this year, and speculations have emerged Apple’s new revamped set top box won’t be supporting 4K video streaming.

While the upcoming version of the Apple TV will still include a variety of innovative features expected of an Apple product, including online-based TV streaming and A8 chip compatibility, it appears the Cupertino, California corporation will be keeping away from 4K streaming, despite peers like Amazon and Netflix having already embraced the technology.

While the technology innovation leader may be aware of the market potential of 4K streaming, it may have also computed the costs involved in the large scale roll out of 4K video streaming service with as yet unprojected adoption rates.

Set top box service providers and media streaming companies have been predicting 4K video streaming is set to dominate the market in the near future. However, both the technology and the market are still in their infancy, and there is a limited quantity of compatible hardware and an inadequate amount of 4K content available in a majority of households today.

In addition, there is the huge bandwidth requirement for 4K video streaming technology. A State of the Internet Report submitted by Akami Technologies in 2014 found that only 12 percent of global networks could supply connection speeds over the 15 Mbps average required to adequately carry 4K video streaming technology.

Instead, Apple will be focusing on a wider segment of their target market with its refurbished Apple TV, and is even looking into including “skinny bundle” packages in its list of offerings featuring a limited number of popular channels at less the cost. Dispensing with 4K video streaming technology will also allow Apple to offer more affordable service to a wider audience of consumers.

Whether Apple will include 4K video streaming in the future still remains the subject of speculation, however.

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Candace Cameron Bure Returns to Film with ‘Faith of Our Fathers’ Starring Stephen Baldwin, Si Robertson

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Candace Cameron Bure Returns to Film with ‘Faith of Our Fathers’ Starring Stephen Baldwin, Si Robertson
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“Faith of Our Fathers” releases on July 1, 2014.

Pure Flix recently announced the July 1 release date for “Faith of Our Fathers,” a new film commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with a star-studded cast.

The moving story of faith and friendship features an exemplary list of talents that include Stephen Baldwin and former “Full House” star Candace Cameron Bure, who marks her return to feature films with the release. Furthermore, “Faith of Our Fathers” sees David A.R. White and “Duck Dynasty” star Si Robertson, who is a Vietnam veteran, among many more.

“So many young men who went to Vietnam never came home,” Robertson said in a statement. “Hey, they left families behind who never got to know those great guys. This story is about two sons on a road to learn about their dads. It’s a story about Vietnam, but it happens in all wars, and I’m proud to be part of a film that helps bring peace to people.”

“Faith of Our Fathers,” which also stars Kevin Downes and Rebecca St. James, was helmed by “I Am… Gabriel” director Carey Scott. And from the same studio that created “God’s Not Dead,” the film stands up for faith, freedom and fatherhood. Furthermore, the July 1 premiere occurs just as the U.S. commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

“From Vietnam battlefields to emotional battlefields of today, ‘Faith of Our Father’ shows the power of faith in God to transform lives,” the film’s producer and brother of Kevin Downes, Bobby Downes. “Uplifting and encouraging, ‘Faith of Our Fathers’ is an important journey – one that brings honor and, hopefully, healing to vets and families by their great sacrifices.”

Meanwhile, “Faith of Our Fathers” follows two men, Wayne (White) and John Paul (Downes) whose fathers served in the Vietnam War, which raged for almost 20 years in the Southeast Asian nation. A quarter-century after their fathers’ duty, Wayne and John Paul meet each other for the first time during a journey to The Wall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Along the way, they discover that not even war can break the love of father and son.

Watch the trailer for “Faith of Our Fathers” below.

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Kylie Jenner Pregnant? Reports Claim Baby on the Way, But Tyga Continues to Deny Dating Rumors

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Kylie Jenner Pregnant? Reports Claim Baby on the Way, But Tyga Continues to Deny Dating Rumors

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Christian Post Report – Kylie Jenner posts this picture of her on Instagram wearing a watch given to her by Tyga

Rumors are abuzz once again that one of the Kardashian siblings Kylie is pregnant with rumored boyfriend Tyga’s child. This is not the first time this rumor has come out. Early March, the Internet was alive with speculation that Kylie and Kendall were pregnant. This was debunked by the sisters themselves through announcements on social media.

The pregnancy rumor has sprouted up for Kylie again. This time, there are reports that her sister Kendall Jenner had allegedly tweeted a congratulatory message to Kylie and Tyga with a photo of a pregnancy test, and the message: “I don’t care what anybody says. Congrats @Tyga.” She however allegedly deleted the tweet soon after. The report in Sugarscape, however, says that the existence of that tweet may not be true.

Another magazine article that cited a source close to the Kardashians that said Kylie Jenner was acting strangely during a recent trip to the U.K. – feeling nauseous, barely eating during dinner as well as getting upset after getting phone calls from her mom and one of her sisters. Sugarscape negated the rumors as evidence of pregnancy, though.

Kylie Jenner has yet to speak up about these recent rumors. Her rumored boyfriend, rapper Tyga, remains adamant that he is not dating the 17-year-old, let alone that she is pregnant with his child.

“We’re friends and that’s all I really want to talk about right now,” he told Yahoo! News. Kylie being under 18 could cause legal problems for the rapper.

Other people in Kylie’s circle may not see there’s a problem. Kanye West, husband of Kim Kardashian, admitted during a radio show that Tyga and Kylie were dating. Kendall also seems to consider Tyga as part of the family already, based on her social media posts.

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