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    Selena Quintanilla's Father and Sister Slapped With Breach of Contract Lawsuit Over Netflix Series

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    Claiming to have been granted the rights to the late Tejano icon’s life story and music, producer Moctesuma Esparza alleges that Abraham Quintanilla approached him about possible series in 1998.

    Nov 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The father and sister of late Latin superstar Selena Quintanilla are facing legal action from a disgruntled producer over their new Netflix drama series.
    “The Walking Dead” star Christian Serratos portrays the beloved musician on “Selena: The Series”, which chronicles her childhood and rise to fame, before her career was cut short by a deranged fan who shot and killed her on 31 March, 1995 – days before her 24th birthday.
    The upcoming show is executive produced by the tragic singer’s dad Abraham Quintanilla and sister Suzette, but producer Moctesuma Esparza claims he was granted the rights to the Tejano icon’s life story and music back in 1995 – and they breached that contract with the Netflix series.
    According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Esparza’s deal covered movie rights and any other remakes, after the success of “Selena”, the 1997 big screen biopic starring Jennifer Lopez, which he helped produce.

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    Esparza alleges Abraham approached him in 1998 about the possibility of making a TV series or another film based on Selena’s life and career, but nothing came of the discussions.
    He also claims to have spoken to Suzette about a young Selena project, but again, nothing came to fruition – until he learned Abraham had signed over the rights to Netflix bosses in 2018.
    Now he is taking the Quintanillas and officials at the streaming service to court, and is demanding at least $1 million (£757,000) in damages.
    Representatives for the defendants have yet to comment on the news.
    “Selena: The Series” is set to premiere on 4 December.

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    Bryce Dallas Howard Celebrates End of 'Jurassic World' Adventure With Pink Hair Transformation

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    When debuting her new look, the actress playing Claire Dearing in ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ reveals that she once dyed her hair the same color for a UCLA sociology class.

    Nov 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Bryce Dallas Howard has dyed her red hair pink, to mark the end of the “Jurassic World: Dominion” shoot.
    The 39-year-old actress took to Instagram to share a snap of her new look, writing alongside it: “It’s true! After years of the #JurassicWorld Claire cut and colour, I’ve dyed my hair pink!”
    “I initially dyed my hair this colour after the first “Jurassic World” in 2014 for a UCLA sociology class I took called, – Hip and Cool: A Study of Distinction and Exclusion; The History of the Hipster – I did an ethnographic field report that observed hipsters in their ‘natural habitat’ and thought it was appropriate to immerse myself in the experience.”

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    Fans were sad to think that they wouldn’t be able too more of Claire Dearing. “So this is really the last time we see Claire Dearing on the big screen? This can’t be real! Hopefully you got some screen time in Dominion….,” one commented underneath Bryce’s post. Meanwhile, someone praised her new look, writing, “You look awesome bryce.”
    Bryce continued, that on this occasion she opted to change her hair colour “to celebrate the closing of one chapter and the start of another”.
    “The fact that this ‘Jurassic World’ adventure is coming to an end washes over me in waves,” she concluded. “This has been a beautiful experience I’ll keep with me always. Thank you Charlie Rogers (@charlierogershairandmakeup) for giving Claire killer hair in ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ and for a heck of a farewell cut and colour — you can do anything and everything!”
    Bryce’s fellow redhead Isla Fisher was among those commenting on the image, replying: “My ginger!”

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    Oprah Winfrey Joins Forces With Brad Pitt for Film Adaptation of 'The Water Dancer'

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    This acclaimed debut novel by Ta-Nehesi Coates follows slave boy Hiram Walker who possesses an amazing photographic memory but has no memory of his mother.

    Nov 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Oprah Winfrey and Brad Pitt are teaming up to adapt Ta-Nehisi Coates acclaimed debut novel “The Water Dancer” for the big screen.
    Winfrey’s Harpo Films and Pitt’s Plan B are producing the movie, which will follow the plot of Coates pre-U.S. Civil War set fantasy story, for MGM.
    Kamilah Forbes, who previously developed and directed the theatrical version of the writer’s non-fiction book “Between the World and Me” at the legendary Apollo Theater and Kennedy Center, will also produce.
    “I’m honored to be working with Harpo, Plan B and my old friend Kamilah Forbes,” author Coates tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We all believe that MGM is the best home for this adaptation and look forward to bringing it to life.”

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    The book, published last year, follows Hiram Walker, a boy born into slavery who possesses an amazing photographic memory but has no memory of his mother, and discovers he has superpowers.
    “Ta-Nehisi’s debut fiction novel has at its heart, a beautiful character in Hiram Walker, whose personal odyssey weaves the supernatural and spiritual, with the terrible reality of the forced separations endured by enslaved people and their families for centuries,” MGM’s film group chairman Michael De Luca and president Pamela Abdy say in a statement.
    Coates has adapted his own novel for the screen. The New York Times bestseller was selected by Winfrey as her first pick for her Apple TV show revival of her “Oprah’s Book Club”, and has made numerous critics’ best of 2019 lists.
    Details of the cast and a director are yet to be announced.

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    'The Masked Singer' Recap: The Snow Owls Are Revealed to Be Country Music Couple

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    The new episode of the hit FOX singing competition series sees the Popcorn, the Snow Owls and the Sun kicking off the Group A Finals as they fight for a spot in the Super Six.

    Nov 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The competition between disguised celebrities on “The Masked Singer” season 4 continued in a new episode, which aired on Wednesday, November 11. The new outing saw three Popcorn, Snow Owls and Sun kicking off the Group A Finals as they fought for a spot in the Super Six.
    The contestants opened the night with a joint performance of Pink’s “Raise Your Glass” which also featured additional clues about each of them. Snow Owls had an “empty nest” as their clue. while Popcorn scored a “touchdown.” As for the Sun, she showed some “chalk rock.”
    Taking the stage to offer the first solo performance was the Sun, who belted out “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin. The panelists, who were joined by guest panelist Niecy Nash for the evening, thought that the Sun might be Katharine McPhee, Jewel Kilcher or Demi Lovato.
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    The next performer was the show’s first duo the Snow Owls. They hit the stage to offer an incredible performance of “The Prayer” by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. The Snow Owls also shared in their final clue that they’re not brother and sister, but a couple who is in love. Among the names that were thrown by the panelists were Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Amy Grant & Vince Gill and Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman.
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    Concluding the night was Popcorn, who sang Jessie J’s “Domino”. It was then revealed that a friend of Popcorn appeared in a previous season of “The Masked Singer”. Taylor Dayne, Cyndi Lauper and Anika Noni Rose were among the guesses.
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    Later, host Nick Cannon announced that the Sun was moving on to the Super Six, meaning that the Snow Owls and the Popcorn were up for a face off in the first Smackdown. With Popcorn joining the Sun in the Super Six, the Snow Owls were eliminated. As they unmasked themselves, it could be seen that they were actually country music stars Clint Black and Lisa Hartman!

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    Kate Mara Cautions 'A Teacher' Would Not Be a Super-Easy Watch

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    When speaking about the new series about a high-school teacher having an affair with her student, the Claire Wilson depicter explains why it is important to explore the difficult subject matter.

    Nov 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Kate Mara hopes her new show “A Teacher” makes viewers “uncomfortable.”
    The new FX on Hulu series sees the 37-year-old actress play Claire Wilson, a married English teacher who grooms and manipulates one of her high school students.
    “Love, Simon” actor Nick Robinson, 25, stars opposite Mara as the teen victim, Eric Walker, and she tells The Wrap the programme was designed to explore the difficult subject matter from a new angle.
    “Some people are definitely going to feel uncomfortable watching the show. It wasn’t something that we made thinking that it would be a super-easy watch,” she says. “Comfortable is not the word we were going for.”

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    “I don’t think you normally see the story told from this perspective or this point of view. It was one of the reasons why I was excited to tell it,” adds Mara. “I think it’s because it isn’t something that people necessarily want to talk about. The fact that it’s a female doing the abuse and being the groomer and all of these things I think is also something that is rarely discussed.”
    She goes on to insist it’s “important” the show explores the taboo narrative from the viewpoint of the teacher and student, to highlight the “silly” stereotype of it being “cool” for a boy to have that illegal relationship with a teacher.
    “I think it is a unique thing to explore it, and it was something that we wanted to be very clear about from the beginning, that we were not saying that it was right, that we were always saying this was wrong,” muses the “House of Cards” actress.
    “It’s not a story that we were looking to tell to make people feel cozy,” she notes of “A Teacher”, which is adapted from Hannah Fidell’s 2013 film of the same name. “It’s an important story to tell in order to begin the conversation about how common this type of sexual assault has become. So that was more of the goal.”

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    'Emily in Paris' Gets Renewed for Second Season Despite French Stereotype Backlash

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    News about the picking up of the Netflix series for another season has been unveiled in a fun, mock press release from the titular character’s fictional boss Sylvie Grateau.

    Nov 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Hit Netflix show “Emily in Paris” has been picked up for a sequel season, despite critics slamming the series.
    The romantic comedy, which stars Lily Collins as a young American marketing executive working in the city of lights, has received negative attention for promoting U.S. stereotypes about the French.
    Despite the backlash, fans have flocked to watch the show since it debuted in October, and the renewal news was unveiled in a fun, mock press release from Emily’s fictional boss, Sylvie Grateau – played by Philippine Leroy Beaulieu.
    “Despite her overconfident manner and lack of prior experience in luxury goods marketing, she has nonetheless managed to charm some of our hard-to-impress clients during her short time at Savoir,” reads the note. “Call it Bonne chance, or American ingenuity – I’m leaning towards the former – her results are impressive. We love having Emily in Paris! But please don’t let her know that.”

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    Created by “Sex and the City” writer Darren Star, the show also stars Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Camille Razat and Kate Walsh.
    Meanwhile, Star recently addressed the backlash linked to his new Netflix show, stating, “The first thing she (Emily) is seeing is the cliches, because it’s from her point of view (sic). I wanted to do a show that celebrated that part of Paris… I wanted to showcase Paris in a really wonderful way that would encourage people to fall in love with the city in a way that I have.”
    Star has also revealed he already has ideas about what his new heroine will do next, telling Oprah magazine, “She’ll be more of a resident of the city (in season two). She’ll have her feet on the ground a little more.”
    Collins previously told Vanity Fair she “would love nothing more than to be able to go back to Paris” to shoot a second season of the show.

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    Kim Kardashian and Family Call Larsa Pippen 'Toxic' Following Her Damning Tell-All Interview

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    Larsa, who used to be friend with the SKIMS founder for years, speaks out against the KarJenners during her appearance on ‘Hollywood Raw’ podcast where she also claims to be having a fling with Tristan Thompson before he was with Khloe Kardashian.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Larsa Pippen made headlines with her bombshell claims during an interview, in which she claimed that Kim Kardashian’s husband Kanye West “brainwashed” the famous clan to go against her. In response to the damning interview, it was said that Kim and her family felt nothing but betrayed by Larsa, who used to be the family’s best friend.
    “The KarJenners are known for having each other’s backs when it comes to their tight-knit group of friends and family,” a source close to the family shared to HollywoodLife.com. “They don’t speak out about their personal lives unless it’s something that’s discussed among those involved, and like any family, they don’t publicly air dirty laundry.”
    The insider went on to say, “So they feel betrayed that Larsa would not only do this interview and talk about their family behind their backs, but also say things that are hurtful and unnecessary.”

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    Another source claimed to E! News, “They all think Larsa is toxic energy,” though Kim “has a soft spot for Larsa” because “they have been through a lot together.” However, the family members “think she’s trying to stay relevant and Kim doesn’t appreciate the accusations regarding Kanye. The family is very protective over one another and all feel like she violated their privacy by dishing out details to the public.”
    Larsa, who used to be friend with the SKIMS founder for years, spoke out against the KarJenners during her appearance on “Hollywood Raw” podcast. “I just feel like Kanye was in a place where he really didn’t trust anyone with Kim, so I feel like I was the person that was like, ‘Oh, don’t be so close to her…,’ that kinda had something to do with it,” Larsa shared. “I don’t want to be the trouble in your relationship. If your husband feels threatened by my relationship with you, then I don’t want to be that person. I got my own s**t.”
    During the interview, the ex-wife of basketball legend Scottie Pippen also claimed that she used to date Tristan Thompson before the Cleveland Cavaliers player was with Khloe Kardashian, with whom he shares a daughter together. She went on to say that she previously tried to hit on rapper Travis Scott (II), who shares a daughter with Kylie Jenner.
    Fans noticed that there was a rift between Larsa and the famous family after they unfollowed each other on Instagram around July 22. It was at the same time when Kanye made headlines due to his public meltdown in which he threatened to divorce his reality TV show star wife.

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    Bravo Halts 'RHOA' Season 14 Filming After Crew Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

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    In other news, Kandi Burruss admits during her apparance on Steve Harvey’s Facebook Watch show ‘Steve on Watch’ that NeNe Leakes’ departure from the hit Bravo reality show will make a huge change on the series.

    Nov 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast members were forced to stop filming for season 14. The production was shut down after one of the crew members tested positive for COVID-19, according to theJasmineBRAND.
    “Everything is shut down right down,” sources said to the site. “They’re pausing everything until everyone can be tested and quarantined. It’s a really scary situation because this affects more than just the cast, but their families as well.”
    Seemingly in response to the diagnosis, Cynthia Bailey took to her Instagram account to share that she postponed and rescheduled an event, which she co-hosted with fellow “RHOA” star Porsha Williams. “Due to emergency circumstances beyond my control, unfortunately I have to postpone & reschedule the pop up shop. Appreciate you all understanding in advance and I will let you guys know the new date,” she explained in the caption.

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    In other news, Kandi Burruss addressed NeNe Leakes’ exit from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” during her apparance on Steve Harvey’s Facebook Watch show “Steve on Watch”. She admitted that NeNe’s departure from the hit Bravo reality show would make a huge change on the series.
    “She will be missed on the show for sure,” Kandi shared,” adding, “I’m not trying to take anything from her. She was a great addition to the show.” However, Kandi, who had a huge argument with NeNe during season 13 reunion, claimed, “We don’t really talk.”
    “I think in negotiations, sometimes we get what we want and sometimes we don’t get what we want and…when we don’t get what we want, we have to make the decision on if we want to part ways and I think [NeNe] made that decision for herself. I guess right now she didn’t care to come back this season, for whatever reason.”
    NeNe announced her departure from “RHOA” in a video on her YouTube channel on Thursday, September 17. “I have been on an extremely, extremely long, exhausting, tiring, emotional negotiation,” she shared. “There’s been a lot of emotion flying from both sides. It has been hard, and I have made the very hard and very difficult decision to not be a part of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ season 13. It wasn’t an easy decision for me. It was hard,” she shared.
    “I’m just so happy that I can say that I was a part of a genre that opened up doors for black ensemble reality shows,” NeNe, who is among the OG Housewives of the show that premiered in 2008, continued.

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