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    'The Bachelor' Recap: New Women Arrive, One of Them Is Accused of Being an Escort

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    Meanwhile, Katie approaches Matt James and has decided to tell him about the bullying going on in the house, saying that ‘the house just needs to be better’ and ‘it’s just a toxic environment.’

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – The competition to win Matt James’ heart in his season of “The Bachelor” is not getting easier. Four weeks into the journey, ABC producers decided to bring new women to the show. Prior to their arrival, viewers saw how things were going following Sarah’s self-elimination.
    While Matt didn’t cancel the group date, the women only got an after-party without a day date. He then had a private moment with Chelsea, who shared with him her own experience of being the only black girl among her friends. “I had chemically straightened my hair since I was 2 years old. All my friends were white, my school was white,” she said. “It’s definitely a unique experience that Black women have with their hair. So when I finally decided to share it, it was such an emotionally freeing experience.” Matt gave her a rose.
    Meanwhile, Victoria and Katie had an argument at the house. “I think it’s rude the way you speak to me. I think you are a b***h,” Victoria told Katie. The latter then clapped back, “If you’re going to be rude to someone, especially someone who’s not here, I’m going to call you out. I think it’s unnecessary.”
    Later at the cocktail part prior to the rose ceremony, Matt sat down with Pieper and Kit as he tried to get to know them better. He also had a great conversation with Bri. When Matt walked outside with Victoria, they were interrupted by host Chris Harrison. That was when he told the Bachelor that “there are some more incredible women that are dying to meet you, and want a shot at falling in love with you. They’re arriving right now.”
    The first woman to arrive was Brittany, who didn’t waste her time to make out with Matt. Victoria wasn’t a fan of her and called her a “back-up.” Following her up were Michelle, Ryan, Kim and pagean queen Catalina, the latter of which came with a crown on her head. But then Victoria said, “I’m Victoria, like the queen, and I think I should have that crown actually,” before removing the crown from Catalina’s head and putting it on her own.
    It was time for Matt to hand out the roses. He gave the roses to MJ, Pieper and Bri. Maggie and newbie Michelle also received the roses. Also getting the roses were Marie, Ryan, Kit, Serena C, Abigail, Katie and Victoria. Anna was both angry and nervous as Matt handed out the roses to Lauren, Brittany and Jennesia. There were two roses left and they were for Anna and Catalina. That meant Khaylah, Kaili and newcomer Kim were eliminated.

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    The next day, former “The Bachelor” star Ben Higgins came to visit Matt. He joined Matt and some women in a group date in which they had to do an obstacle course, including kayaking through a lake in giant pumpkins. Later at the night portion of the date, Matt and Anna sat down together but Brittany interrupted them midway. “It’s just… disrespectful. I know some dirt on you,” Anna said in confessional.
    Later, Anna alluded that Brittany was an escort girl. “She may be having a transactional relationship with wealthy men,” so she told Victoria. She then confroted Brittany in front of everyone. “Brittany, I really want to talk to you. We’re all fighting for the same man, so I just want to make sure your intentions are pure,” Anna said “Coming into this, I was actually getting messages from people in Chicago and them just saying, ‘Watch out for this girl,’ that you’re an escort and all this stuff.”
    “Wait, you were telling people in the house that?” Brittany asked. Anna responded, I think that’s an awful thing to say about someone, and I want to apologize, but also want to give you the space if you want to talk about why people were sending warnings about you when I literally have never met you.”
    Denying the accusation, Brittany said, “I’m not an escort. It’s just so ridiculous to say that. To have that come out of my mouth… I’ve had a boyfriend my entire like… since I was 16. Making a conclusion about me before you even get to know me, that’s sh**ty. I don’t know. It just makes me — I just feel like everyone’s against me right now. I know you guys don’t care at all, but it’s really hard.”
    Meanwhile, Matt and Michelle had a one-on-one date where they enjoyed riding a hot air balloon. “Today’s been incredible. I’m just up there, vibing with Michelle. It’s something about her presence, it puts me at ease. It feels like I’ve known her for a long time,” Matt said of his date with Michelle. Eventually, Matt handed out the rose to Michelle.
    The next day, the women had a group boxing date with Matt. When Katie spotted Matt outside, she approached him and told him about the bullying in the house. “The house just needs to be better. It’s just a toxic environment,” she told Matt, adding that rumors could “ruin someone’s life.” She continued, “I just figured tomorrow… you could address it. Coming from you, I think it would mean a lot more to them.” It seems like Matt will take an action in next week’s episode.

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    Dolly Parton Could Do Her Potential Cameo in 'Grace and Frankie' Remotely

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    The cast and crew of the Netflix hit series have been preparing to resume filming on its seventh and final season, and Lily Tomlin claims they have a great role for the ‘9 to 5’ hitmaker.

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Dolly Parton is closer than ever to an onscreen reunion with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda on Netflix hit “Grace and Frankie” as producers are hoping to film her cameo remotely.
    Longtime friends Lily and Jane have been trying to find a gap in Dolly’s schedule to stage a reunion of their 1980 movie classic “9 to 5” on their comedy series ever since the show launched in 2015, and as the cast and crew prepare to resume filming on the seventh and final season, Tomlin reveals they have potentially found a workaround to facilitate the country superstar’s guest appearance.
    “We’re always hoping that will happen,” the comedy icon shared on U.S. breakfast show “Today”.
    “(We have a) great role for her this time, I think she will, too…,” Tomlin added.

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    “We think she can do it from remote (sic)… because she’s unbelievably busy. She’s always writing books or writing songs, or doing something for people or helping people in Tennessee…”.

    Although Parton hasn’t had time to date to stop by the “Grace and Frankie” set in Los Angeles, she gave fans hope of an onscreen get-together in 2017 when she joined her two old pals to serve as guest presenters at the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
    In other news, Dolly credited her father for her work ethic. “Daddy used to go down to the courthouse where they had erected a statue of me,” the country music icon said in an interview with PEOPLE. “I remember myself being so proud of that statue. … I thought, ‘A statue of me in the courthouse yard? That’s usually reserved for presidents and people that have done really great things like that.’ ”
    Dolly then revealed that when she went home, she asked her father, “Daddy did you know, they’re putting a statue of me … down at the courthouse?” To that, her dad told her, “Well yeah, I heard about that. Now to your fans out there you might be some sort of an idol. But to them pigeons, you ain’t nothing but another outhouse.”

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    John Boyega Describes Big Movie Franchise as 'Luxury Jail'

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    The British-Nigerian actor admits he’s starved to explore other opportunities after playing the role of Finn in the new trilogy of Galaxy Far Far Away movie.

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – John Boyega has compared starring in a big film franchise to being in a “luxury jail.”
    The British-Nigerian actor played the role of Finn in the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy but he admitted the part left him hungry to explore other opportunities.
    “Being in a big franchise, it’s kind of like luxury jail sometimes for an actor when you want to do something else,” he told CinemaBlend. “Because remember, in a franchise you’re working on one character for many years, which can starve your other muscles.”

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    So when he was offered the chance to play policeman Leroy Logan in Sir Steve McQueen’s anthology series “Small Axe”, John jumped at the opportunity.
    “In wanting to be in something where I knew that I’d play a different type of role, a different type of man, and then knowing Steve, we’re all part of the same industry so I’d heard about Steve’s directing style, I was really really curious and excited to have the opportunity anyway to be a part of it,” he grinned. “And when it came through I was on the telly like ‘this is my moment.’ ”
    “Small Axe” consists of five parts. “Mangrove” stars Letitia Wright, “Lovers Rock” stars Micheal Ward, Alex Wheatle stars Sheyi Cole, “Education” stars Kenyah Sandy, and “Red, White and Blue” star John Boyega.
    The anthology series won Best Picture and Best Cinematography at Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards. It additionally helped cinematographer Shabier Kirchner earn a trophy at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards. It also got multiple nominations at Chicago Film Critics Association Awards and a nod at Boston Society of Film Critics Awards.

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    Josh Gad Assures Fans 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' Movie Is 'Getting Closer'

    The Olaf of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ gives update on the long-overdue big-screen adaptation of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and the upcoming new ‘Honey I Shrunk the Kids’ movie.

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Josh Gad has confirmed “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” adaptation is “getting closer.”
    The actor was revealed in January 2019 to be producing a live-action remake of the movie, and while there is yet to be a public casting announcement by Disney, Gad has teased the film is still moving forward.
    A fan asked Gad for an update on the movie, and suggested Hiba Abouk would be perfect in the role of Esmeralda.
    They wrote on Twitter, “We need to know what’s gonna happen with the hunchback live action remake you are to direct. it’s postponed or cancelled. for the role of esmeralda i truly recommend @HibaAbouk! please have her in mind whenever the casting process starts (sic).”
    Gad – who starred as LeFou in 2017’s “Beauty and the Beast” reboot – replied, “Getting. Closer. And. Closer.”
    David Henry Hwang is penning the script for the film, and Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz are behind the music.

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    Gad also offered an update for the new “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” movie, “Shrunk”.
    In response to a fan who asked what happened to the motion picture, he wrote, “Covid happened. We were in pre-production. Just trust. A little patience will go a long way! Honey will shrink the kids again.”
    Rick Moranis is expected to come out of retirement for the project.
    He starred as Wayne Szalinski, an inventor who accidentally shrinks his own and his next door neighbour’s kids before throwing them out with the trash, in the original 1989 film.
    “Frozen” star Gad is expected to portray Wayne’s grown-up son.
    The movie has been described as a “legacyquel”, meaning it will contain elements of the original film’s plot while existing in the same universe as the three films in the franchise and be a continuation of the overall story arc.

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    Paul Mescal Jokes About Getting PTSD Due to 'Normal People' Sex Scenes

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    The 24-year-old actor jokes about leaving with PTSD after ‘Normal People’ because it reminds him of Egyptian Magic body cream which he was always slathered with during sex scene filming.

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Paul Mescal has joked he “gets PTSD” when he’s reminded of Egyptian Magic body cream.
    The actor and his “Normal People” co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones were slathered in the all-purpose balm when shooting sex scenes for the show to make them look as if they were bathed in sweat and the Irish star admitted just the thought of the product takes him back to filming.
    “Honestly, I get PTSD whenever I hear the name,” he quipped during an interview with The Telegraph Magazine.
    Asked if he could be the face of the cream, he laughed, “Well, obviously we’re in talks right now.”
    Paul added that believes viewers need to be more “comfortable” seeing sex on screen and admitted he found the reaction to the raunchy scenes in Normal People “exhausting” because it shouldn’t be treated as such a big deal.

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    “Oh it’s exhausting, isn’t it?” he sighed. “That really was one of the biggest surprises when the show came out. Because obviously there were sex scenes, but what kind of romantic drama today isn’t going to have those?”
    “Sex scenes are always treated in this weird way, so it’s either all under the covers or you have to have music over the top because people can’t deal with heavy breathing – and that’s nonsense. I also think when a film-maker is embarrassed about shooting a scene, the audience inherits that embarrassment.”
    “We have to move past that, and just try and get comfortable with the fact that people are naked sometimes in real life. And yes, they do sometimes have sex.”
    Mescal also said he thinks the TV and film industry is filled with “inherent misogyny,” which is why people were surprised by how many nude scenes he had in the show.
    “That’s the point. Because why wouldn’t there be parity?” he mused. “It’s just inherent misogyny in the industry and in the films that we’ve watched that makes us think that way.”
    “Above all Normal People was about tenderness. And if you’re trying to portray an authentic relationship between two people who are young and having sex, then why wouldn’t there be equal nudity?”

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    Eddie Redmayne Gets Ready to Plunge Into Ice Cold Water for 'Fantastic Beasts 3' Filming

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    The Newt Scamander depicter talks about the upcoming production of the third installment of the ‘Harry Potter’ spin-off ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’.

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Eddie Redmayne will have to swim in freezing cold water for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 3”.
    The actor reprises his role as Newt Scamander in the latest movie in the “Harry Potter” prequel series, and told Jamie Dornan on the latest episode of Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series that he will be put through his paces for some early scenes.
    “I can’t tell you anything other than the fact that I think I’ve got some night shoots in Watford, in Leavesden, England, that we were meant to shoot in the summer in water,” he explained.
    “But now obviously because of lockdown, and the film shutdown, they’re being shot in early December (21). And suddenly you find yourself swimming outdoors in British winter.”
    Eddie also remained quiet when quizzed about the movie’s plot by the “Wild Mountain Thyme” star.

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    “What can I tell you about the plot? Really, not much, mate. I mean, when you come over for dinner, I can tell you. Except – I can’t, because that would be the NDA I signed,” he laughed.
    Eddie also stars in “The Trial of the Chicago 7” – but he had “slight hesitation” about joining the project as he was such a big fan of director Aaron Sorkin’s work.
    The Oscar-winning star said, “I think you know that Aaron Sorkin has always been someone that I’ve sort of loved, and whose work I’ve been kind of mildly obsessed with. So it was genuinely one of those moments when the script arrived that it sort of felt too good to be true. And I kind of said yes before reading the thing.”
    “There was actually that slight hesitation, when you really love someone’s work, and you can’t quite believe that they’ve invited you to the party. And then there’s the fear of: what if it’s the one shoddy one they do?”
    “Because I’ve done that; I’ve worked with brilliant actors who never do bad films, except for the film I do with them. But it was brilliant, and a really riveting read.”

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    WB and HBO Shut Down Rumors of 'Harry Potter' TV Series

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    Warner Brothers and HBO streaming service have slammed reports suggesting that they are teaming up to develop a television project based on the famous J.K. Rowling book.

    Jan 26, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Warner Bros. studio chiefs have shut down reports suggesting they are developing a “Harry Potter” TV spin-off series.
    An article in The Hollywood Reporter hit headlines on Monday morning (25Jan21) when it was claimed a new live-action “Potter” project was in the works at U.S. streaming service HBO Max, which is backed by WarnerMedia executives.
    The report alleged bosses were currently searching for writers to pen a potential series set inside the world of the hugely popular J.K. Rowling franchise, although it failed to offer up any further details as the talks are said to be in the very early stages.
    However, officials from both Warner Bros. and HBO Max have since disputed the rumours.

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    In a joint statement issued to TheWrap.com, they insist, “There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform.”
    Rowling, who controls the rights to the franchise, has yet to comment on the news.
    Her “Harry Potter” fantasy books have already spawned eight feature film adaptations, starring Daniel Radcliffe as the titular boy wizard, while a prequel movie series, titled “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, has also been a huge hit with fans, with a third instalment due for release next year (22).
    There was also a stage production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” which served as a prequel to the books. It kicked off in the West End in 2016 before branching out to Broadway in 2018. It won multiple accolades including Best Play at Laurence Olivier Awards and Tony Awards.

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    Season 20 of 'Worst Cooks in America' Removed After Winner Arrested for Child's Murder

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    According to police, Ariel Robinson and her husband Jerry were arrested for the death of a 3-year-old girl and were charged with homicide by child abuse in South Carolina.

    Jan 25, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Food Network has taken an action following the arrest of “Worst Cooks in America” winner Ariel Robinson and husband Jerry Robinson in relation to a murder of their foster child. It has been reported that it has decided to pull season 20 from the cable channel’s VOD offerings.
    Additionally, the entire season that features Ariel is not available to watch on Discovery+, Hulu and YouTube. Meanwhile, past seasons and season 21, which premiered earlier this month, are available to stream.
    According to police, Ariel and her husband Jerry were arrested for the death of a 3-year-old girl and were charged with homicide by child abuse in South Carolina. They are currently being held at the Greenville County Detention Center without bond after the judge denied their appeal for release on bond on Tuesday, January 19.

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    They were accused of being responsible of the death of Victoria Rose Smith, a foster child who was living at their residence. According to police, they responded to a call about an unresponsive juvenile victim last Thursday, January 14. The toddler was found unresponsive at the couple’s home in Simpsonville around 2:25 P.M.
    She was then rushed to Greenville Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The coroner determined multiple blunt force injuries were the cause of her death. Arrest warrants issued following an investigation revealed that the injuries were inflicted by the Robinsons.
    “Police officers handle all kinds of cases, and these kind of cases can be the hardest for them to do,” Simpsonville police spokesman Justin Lee Campbell claimed to PEOPLE. “It is a sad day. You bring charges and maybe convictions, but at the end of the day the life of a child was taken. For anyone who knew the victim or was related to the victim, they are in our thoughts and prayers.”

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