Game of Thrones released probably the hottest moments of the season through its fourth episode “The Spoils of War.” One of the most heartwarming scenes was when three Starks were finally at the same place, at the same time. Their reunion looks cold, but it is darted nevertheless with compassion and love which is unusual at this point in the GoT time. However, Arya offers quite a spectacle when she loosens up a bit and enters a duel with Brienne of Tarth. This is the first time the public saw her mad combat skills.

Arya Instilled in Brienne the Feeling of Motherhood

It is very unusual in a men’s world to see a female duel. This game prepares participants for when they are closer to death on the battlefield. However, the two female protagonists displayed a duel of honor, competition, but also of esteem. Brienne and Arya last saw each other in Season 4 when Brienne confronted the Hound heroically. However, it was now her turn to witness the mad combat skills Arya acquired from “no one.”

Actress Gwendoline Christie who plays Brienne of Tarth commented a little bit on this scene. To her, Arya managed to spark an unknown-before feeling of motherhood for Brienne. She perceives the true heir of Catelyn Stark in the little child. At the same time, she sees a piece of herself in Arya. Their attires are also similar which is no random sign for Game of Thrones.

“It’s a very distant form of parenting for Brienne and not one she ever thought she’d have.”

The Public Get to See for the First Time the Mad Combat Skills Arya Acquired

On the other hand, Sophie Turner understood that for Arya Stark the duel means one thing only. She has just found one of the most experienced knights of her time. This created a great opportunity for her to test and combine all the combat strategies she learned from Faceless Men.

She is wielding the Needle against Brienne’s knight sword, but size seems to have no authority here. That’s because Arya is balancing the odds with her dexterity and swiftness that her opponent couldn’t replicate.

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Spotify has just reached an impressive milestone in an extremely competitive market of streaming services. The company managed to raise a community of 60 million subscribers. Such an accomplishment lent Spotify the power to decide and mold the future it wants for its business. Therefore, the company decided to go after an IPO-less listing.

Spotify Has Been Struggling for Nine Years to Form the Biggest Music Community of 60 Million Subscribers

Once it succeeded as a top company in the online music industry, Spotify reportedly decided to move forward and list on the New York Stock Exchange. However, it won’t go down the usual path. Instead, it will leave behind a key element, which is the initial public offering.

Spotify started operations back in October 2008, and it had to work for six long years to mark its first back of 10 million paying subscribers. By comparison, Apple Music achieved this target in less than a year since its launch. However, Spotify managed to be crowned as the king of music streaming services as of July 2017 when it reached a total of 60 million subscribers.

An IPO-Less Listing Will Allow Shareholders to Enjoy the Full Fruits of Their Investments

On the other hand, with great power comes great responsibility especially for shareholders. Those who believed in this business and invested in it will want to monetize equity holdings. A public listing is the fastest way to achieve this goal. While the company announced no such move, it is a widely spread rumor that it will attempt an IPO-less listing.

U.S. regulations have no restrictions in case a company decides for a direct listing on the stock market. This way, shareholders are allowed to sell their assets as soon as possible while investors can pick up on these available resources as well. So, what’s in it for investors? The main advantage is that they can ask for a full value that the market will dictate later. Therefore, the equity dilution vanishes into thin air.

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Jerry Seinfeld managed to score another huge success after “Seinfeld” with “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” Thanks to his unique charisma and an income of $69 million, he was crowned this year as the king of comedians. On top of that, Amy Schumer was among the five highest paid comedians for the second time in a row. She is also the only woman to make it to this list.

Netflix and Special Contracts Were the Two Decisive Agents that Shaped the List of Highest Paid Comedians

Last year, Jerry Seinfeld lost the first spot and became a runner-up in the list with the highest paid comedians in the world. However, thanks to Netflix streaming service and his eight-figure paycheck, the star with coffee in cars managed to pull it through this year and land that top spot.

The new list that Forbes released makes it obvious that there is a new unicorn in the industry. Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Jerry Seinfeld are the only ones who received $20 million per special contracts. Chris Rock signed two such documents while Chappelle landed three yet received remuneration for just two of them. Despite the fact that Jerry was paid only for one out of two specials, he still managed to reach number one.

The Forbes report is based on information coming from independent studies and Pollstar. The final numbers concern pre-tax income from June 1, 2016, to June 1, 2017. As a consequence, the numbers might also contain extra fees for agents, managers, and lawyers.

Forbes also regards Netflix as a stepping stone for the industry of comedy. The organization suggested that more than half of Louis C.K.’s income of $52 million came from the American entertainment company. On top of that, Amy Schumer has also enriched her fortune by 30% thanks to Netflix. This turn of events secured her the fifth spot in the list of top earning comedians.

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George R. R. Martin’s universe might be filled with unjust, cruel, and bloody events, yet there’s a bit of wonder in all this chaos. One of the few heart melting stories is the strong connection between members of the Stark family and their kindred animal, the direwolf. Therefore, in Season 7, Episode 2, the TV show serves audiences with a hint of affection when Arya reunites with her Nymeria Direwolf briefly and heart-shattering.

George R. R. Martin Did Confess in the Past that He Intends to Use the Pack of Giant Wolves for a Grand Plot

However, Martin did reveal in the past the destiny of these creatures. Therefore, Nymeria might not be gone for good just yet. The two beings that are bound to each other haven’t seen one another since Season 1. This was when Arya decided that her spirit animal would be better off without her life threatening experiences and took different paths.

However, the books give us extra information on how strong this relationship is in reality. The little Stark girl kept having dreams where she communicates with Nymeria. On top of that, she has skin-changing experiences, but also merely in the land of fantasies as well.

However, the main hint about Nymeria Direwolf’s destiny came right from George R. R. Martin himself. Back in 2014, the writer ended his confession that he doesn’t like to reveal things before the books or movies with reference to a giant pack of wolves and that he intends to use this fictional edge for a giant plot twist as well.

“You don’t hang a giant wolf pack on the wall unless you intend to use it.”

Arya Might Take Her Reunion with Nymeria Direwolf as a Sign to Return Home to Her Own Pack

However, in the “Stormborn” episode, Arya and her kindred creature do meet. Nonetheless, Nymeria is now a queen herself over a pack of wolves that listen to her no matter how hungry they are. While the giant direwolf decided to turn her back on the Stark girl, she doesn’t allow any of her subjects to touch the child.

In the end, Arya whispers that “It’s not her.” She didn’t mean that she didn’t recognize Nymeria, but that it’s not like her to lose her independence. We know another Game of Thrones character who also fits this description (hint hint).

However, Nymeria might have done enough with just such a short reunion. She reminded Arya, better than Hot Pie ever could, that she still has a family like a pack of wolves where she belongs. Therefore, she postponed her ardent vengeance just to follow in Nymeria’s footsteps and see her family again. On top of that, Nymeria might come back only to save the life of the first member of her pack.

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San Diego Comic Con entertained the crowds with exclusive details for the world of comics and movies this year. However, Marvel was by far the most acclaimed presence of them all on the Hall H stage. Attendees were the first to see the concept art for Captain Marvel, official trailers for upcoming Ant-Man and Thor: Ragnarok productions, and many other projects coming on big screens from this fictional universe of superheroes. However, the intro for Black Panther movie was the only one who received a standing ovation.

Director Ryan Coogler Was Glad to Be Able to Form a Connection with the Superhero

Comic Con’s Hall H welcomed on its stage director Ryan Coogler together with the cast of the upcoming production namely Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Forest Whitaker, Lupita Nyong’o, and Winston Duke. Coogler highlighted his excitement for this project. He admitted that he was searching for a comic book screening that features a superhero to which he could personally relate.

“I wanted to find a comic book with a hero that looked like me.”

Black Panther: T’Challa will immerse the audience more into the story behind this superhero. Coogler stated that the powers of this character stem from the people that surround him, which is a valuable lesson to everyone.

Black Panther Will Have to Fight Evil While Learning to Become a Righteous Ruler

The panel disclosed some exclusive details about the plot. The movie will resume Black Panther’s life after the Civil War events. The audience will take a look at how T’Challa attempts to cope with the pain that the death of his father brought upon him.

At the same time, the main character has to learn the art of ruling as the new heir. However, Coogler claimed that this period of mourning is interrupted by sudden events that will take the Black Panther on a new adventure.

Another intriguing revelation of the evening was Michael B. Jordan as villain Erik Killmonger and his sparkly suit in gold. His character has his eyes glued to the throne and would do anything to become ruler over Wakanda.

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Salvador Dali was one of the pillars of the surrealist world. It was not only his art that integrated extravagant concepts all the time, but his personal life was the reflection of his eccentric thoughts as well. Therefore, it seems that his surrealist world followed him even in his grave. His DNA was the main subject in a paternity case. As a consequence, forensics performed exhumation to collect DNA samples.

Dali’s Surrealist World Continues with an Exhumation to Prove Allegations in Lawsuit

Pilar Abel is a 61-year-old reader in tarot cards. She turned a piece of art history upside down by claiming that her mother was involved with the artist Salvador Dali in a romantic way. The two of them met when she was a domestic helper in the Spanish town of Figueres. This is the birth place of the surrealist painter where he retreated with his wife Gala later on in his life.

On Thursday, the High Court in Catalonia announced the successful exhumation of the celebrity. A forensic team managed to collect biological samples from the embalmed body that lies in a Figueres museum dedicated to the memory of Salvador. However, the DNA samples need to reach a lab in Madrid for tests. This process might take weeks and seems to be part of a surrealist world.

If Abel’s Heritage Is Attested, She Could Return in Court to Obtain a Piece of Dali’s Estate

This gloomy event was the peak of Abel’s fight to attest her heritage that lasted two decades in court. After such a long time, a Madrid judge finally ruled in favor of a DNA test in June. This is the only way to find out if such allegations are true or not.

Pilar Abel confessed that the main reason why she has been so ardent and determined to seek justice was to protect the memory of her own mother. On the other hand, her lawyer, Enrique Blanquez, claimed that winning the lawsuit would bring the plaintiff a chance to inherit a part of Dali’s estate. However, to enter in their possession, Abel will have to file for several other lawsuits.

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Warning: Game of Thrones spoilers ahead!

Game of Thrones enthusiasts have a week at their disposal to dissect the season seven premiere and give sway to their favorite pastime of building theories with the new materials at hand. However, Sansa’s destiny is already visible to them, and there are way too many signs to prove it. There were numerous obvious and hidden hints such as hairstyles that indicate that Sansa might become the next Cersei of the Seven Kingdoms. The question that remains is whether she can stay on the good side or not.

Sansa and Cersei Share Many Similar Life Experiences and Strategies

In the last season premiere of the most popular TV show in the history of television, two Stark relatives are reunited. Not only that, but they hold a seat at the leaders’ table. The exchange of bold arguments between Sansa and Jon Snow when they debated internal matters was a spectacle in itself.

However, the audience gained access to an intimate conversation between the two of them away from the prying eyes of others. While the King in the North was preoccupied with the winter’s threats, the Lady of Winterfell warned him about his omission of other dangers. This is the moment when Sansa opens the Cersei topic.

“If you’re her enemy, she’ll never stop until she’s destroyed you.”

Jon doesn’t fail to perceive a brilliance of admiration in Sansa’s words and eyes. However, there were more than words that highlighted Cersei’s influence in this young girl. Even though the present queen of the Seven Kingdoms was the torturer of Stark’s cousin, the show revealed that Sansa is not out of danger, even though she escaped King’s Landing.

One hidden clue is Sansa’s new hairstyle that looks so similar to Cersei’s favorite hairdo before her walk of shame. Given the show’s obsession with such details, this choice of design might not be a coincidence after all.

Sansa Still Has a Chance to Take Better Decisions and Remain on the Good Side

Secondly, the season starts with both Cersei and Stark girl relying on men they don’t want for support. The queen summons Greyjoy to lay hold of his Iron fleet even at the expense of an undesired marriage. At the same time, Sansa is keeping Littlefinger close to her, even though she despises him.

Nonetheless, George R. R. Martin’s universe treated both Sansa and Cersei badly. They both ended up with cruel husbands even though they dreamt of an ideal prince. In the end, both of them had their men killed by beasts: a boar and starving hounds. On the other hand, Sansa still has a chance to use her ugly past experiences and cunning skills to do the right thing and remain on the good side, unlike Cersei.

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There have been numerous movies that were based on real-life events. However, the cast was always a line of experienced actors that impersonate the characters in that story. Clint Eastwood wants to change that and bring the real heroes on screens. “The 15:17 to Paris” production is going to tackle the 2015 operation when the Thalys train attack was successfully prevented. The three real-life heroes received the roles of themselves, and they will show how they managed to avert a disaster.

The Three Real-Life Heroes Are Members of the U.S. Armed Forces

Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos, and Anthony Sadler are members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The three of them made an excellent team in their efforts to counteract a terroristic action two years ago. They managed to intercept a person with suspicious intentions who was determined to attack a train with destination Paris.

This wasn’t the first choice for Clint Eastwood. He started off by agreeing with the lengthy efforts of finding the ideal cast for this movie. Eventually, the studio found him the right leads to doing a great job with such a film material.

However, he changed the plans at the last minute. Eastwood confessed that going with the three real-life heroes that were present at every step in the anti-terrorist mission was a decision taken “at the eleventh hour.” However, they will not be the only leads in the production. The story will follow them even in their childhood when they became friends for life. Therefore, three little boys will take up from here.

Ayoub El Khazzani Attempted to Attack a Train to Paris on August 21, 2015

The cinematic project will respect the story line in the book entitled “The 15:17 to Paris: The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train, and Three American Heroes.” All three of them, Sadler, Skarlatos, and Stone wrote this novel with the help of Jeffrey E. Stern.

Ayoub El Khazzani was the attacker that intended to take the train from Amsterdam to Paris by assault on August 21, 2015. When he attempted to fire his gun at the cars, the three characters managed to captivate him. There were four other agents who aided the mission. There were three injured persons but other than that there were no casualties.

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The subscription video on demand service in America, Hulu, announced some great news to the benefit of its clients. Hulu subscribers will have a wider range of content for their pure enjoyment. That’s because they will get access to premium networks, such as HBO and Cinemax which is also owned by HBO. However, only certain kind of clients will be able to watch these channels.

Subscribers Can Unlock HBO on Hulu for $14.99 per Month

Hulu managed to recruit HBO services for its own users. Those who unlock Hulu’s on-demand service or cover Hulu’s live TV service which includes both commercial-free and ad-supported versions will benefit new appealing content.

However, this new service comes with a price. The fee is standard as in other such streaming services and will not encompass $14.99 per month. If clients desire Cinemax only, the subscription was set at only $9.99 per month.

Hulu will have nothing but to gain big time with this collaboration. The much-awaited TV show Game of Thrones Season 7 will finally arrive July 16, 2017. Season 7 is announced to be explosive which is exactly what the large community of fans of this show needs to stay tuned and opt for premium streaming services. As the generation of Millennials is no longer indulging cable TV, Hulu has much to gain by offering a popular alternative and appealing titles.

The New Premium Networks Offer Appealing Titles

Hulu subscribers will be able to watch their favorite shows on-demand or live. The additional collection of content owns famous HBO productions such as “The Sopranos,” Westworld,” as well as other offers from sports, music, and movie industries.

HBO lineup reveals some exciting productions that reinvented the world of cinema for a modern audience. Some of them are “X-Men: Apocalypse,” “Independence Day: Resurgence,” “Suicide Squad,” and many others.

The new Hulu package goes under the catch line of “All your TV in one place” and managed to score some tempting content for young generations. Both HBO and Cinemax premium networks are already available on Hulu.

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John Blackwell Jr. left this world surrounded by his beloved family due to health complications. For over a year, the artist battled with an aggressive brain tumor. Unfortunately, he passed away on July 4^th at the young age of 43. There are already some friends and fans who resorted to donation to cover some expensive medical bills.

John Blackwell Jr. Discovered His Talent at the Age of Three

John Blackwell Jr. became worldwide famous by joining Prince with his mad talent for drums. However, he was already on a good path even before meeting this iconic rock legend. Blackwell learned about his affinity for his soul music instrument at the early age of 3. He picked the craft from his father, John Blackwell Sr., who was a drummer by profession.

One of his secret powers was synesthesia. This feature enabled him to see music in colors. On top of that, his high school years made him discover that he had perfect pitch. All these traits helped him become the star he was meant to be in the music industry.

Blackwell started performing in public as a teenager. He played in school’s jazz and marching bands. His first professional opportunity appeared at 17 years-old by the side of bandleader Billy Eckstine. In 1998, Blackwell made it to Los Angeles where he was going to join Patti LaBelle in her musical experiences for three years. His contribution to her album “Live! One Night Only” made it a winning record which received Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.

The Artist Lost His Life to Brain Tumor

While on a concert with Patti LaBelle in Minneapolis, Blackwell received the opportunity of his life which was that of meeting Prince. He joined the artist’s band, The New Power Generation, in 2000. They played and toured together for 12 years.

“My husband incredible drummer John Blackwell Jr. passed the way peacefully in my company today,”

Unfortunately, his wife Yaritza announced his death through his Instagram. Blackwell was battling a complicated brain tumor for a year. A GoFundMe online page was opened to help his family pay out for his medical bills.

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