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    'Big Brother' Star Nicole Franzel Dropped by Olay Skin After Mocking Ian Terry's Autism

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    Nicole and several other ‘Big Brother: All-Stars’ cast members have come under fire for making fun of fellow houseguest Ian, who has been open about his autism.
    Sep 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Being filmed 24/7 for a TV show, “Big Brother: All-Stars” may need to be mindful of what they say. Some of the show’s cast members have landed in hot water after they were caught on camera mocking fellow contestant Ian Terry’s autism.
    In one clip which has been circulating online, Dani Briones and Nicole Franzel talked about Ian’s rocking, which is his method to cope with stress. “Memphis brought it up yesterday, and I was like I don’t want to be mean agreeing with this-because Memphis is mean sometimes-but he was like even when [Ian’s] sitting there rocking, it’s the same thing with me,” Dani said. “I can’t even look at him sometimes because his constant movement stresses me out. Do you feel like that?” Nicole was seen agreeing with Dani.
    In another clip, Memphis Garrett repeated what he said about how Ian’s rocking stresses him out. “He’s just always around and it scares me,” he spoke in front of Dani, Nicole and Christmas Abbot, likening it to a scene from horror movie “The Shining”. “It’s gonna be a nightmare of him rocking at the end of my bed,” he added, while the girls were laughing.
    The clips have enraged viewers, who took to social media to slam the contestants’ comments on Ian’s autism. Former “BB” contestant Janelle Pierzina, tweeted, “Instead of laughing they should be standing up for Ian. He has a disability.”
    Fellow former houseguest from season 8 and 13, “Evel” Dick Donato, asked in disbelief, “What in the f**k is wrong with them?” Season 18 and 19 runner-up Paul Abrahamian added, “[There’s] a special place in hell for those who make fun of people with disabilities.”
    Season 15’s contestant Andy Herren urged the show’s producers to take action. “If production can tell houseguests to stop singing, they can tell houseguests to stop making fun of someone with autism. #BB22,” he wrote.
    “Big Brother” has not released a statement on the controversy, and the “All-Stars” cast doesn’t seem to be aware of the issue, but some companies are already taking action. Olay Skin has decided to part ways with Nicole following her involvement in the conversations about Ian’s autism.
    “We no longer have a business relationship with this person and have no plans for future work together,” the company announced via Twitter on Thursday, September 10. “We have zero-tolerance for bullying and we do not support the behavior displayed by this person.”
    Ian, who won season 14 of “Big Brother” in 2012, opened up about being on the autism spectrum when he joined the “All-Stars” season. “This is like autistic hell, and I mean, you know, you can tell right?” he said of living in the “Big Brother” house. “I’m autistic…I gave up on trying to hide it.”

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    Snoop Dogg and Rosario Dawson Tapped as Judges for New 'Untraditional' Talent Show

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    The upcoming television project dubbed ‘Go-Big Show’ hosted by Bert Kreischer is expected to feature daring acts like monster trucks and alligator trainers.
    Sep 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Snoop Dogg and Rosario Dawson are teaming up as judges on a wild new talent competition series.
    The stars will join country singer Jennifer Nettles and host Bert Kreischer for the “Go-Big Show”, which has begun production at the Macon Coliseum in Georgia under strict COVID-19 safety protocols.
    The judges and talent show hopefuls are all isolating together for the duration of production.
    “While the 7,000 seats within the arena will remain empty during tapings, the show’s lively indoor festivities will extend outdoors to TV’s first-ever, interactive drive-in audience,” a press release reads. “Spectators will cheer for their favorite competitors in real time during a socially-distanced tailgate party just outside the venue which follows Macon-Bibb County Commission’s Covid-safety mandates.”
    “The Go-Big Show celebrates unique, untraditional and unforgettable American talent,” said Corie Henson, the head of unscripted programming for U.S. networks TBS, TNT and truTV. “Each contestant brings tremendous heart and swagger, which also perfectly describes Bert and our judges, a dream team of larger-than-life talent.”
    The show promises monster trucks, alligator trainers, stunt archery and other “radical feats,” and celebrates daring acts.
    The winner will receive a $100,000 (£77,400) prize.
    The show will debut on TBS in 2021.

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    Halle Berry's Heart Aches for Being the Only Black Woman to Ever Win Best Actress at Oscars

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    The Catwoman actress calls her 2002 triumph at the Academy Awards one of her ‘biggest heartbreaks’ as she knew other black women should have been there before and after her.
    Sep 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Halle Berry’s 2002 Academy Award’s success is one of her “biggest heartbreaks” because “there was no place for someone like me” in Hollywood.
    The actress took home the Best Actress prize for the film “Monster’s Ball”, making her the first Black woman to win the award – and she remains the only Black woman to have achieved the honour to date.
    Despite the success, in an interview with Variety, the star reflected on the win and what has come since, including a deficit of role offers which has tainted her achievement.
    “I think it’s largely because there was no place for someone like me,” Berry said. “I thought, ‘Oh, all these great scripts are going to come my way; these great directors are going to be banging on my door.’ It didn’t happen.”
    She admitted, “It actually got a little harder. They call it the Oscar curse. You’re expected to turn in award-worthy performances.”
    Nearly two decades after accepting the award, the star is astonished that no other Black woman has matched her accomplishment.
    “I thought there were women that rightfully, arguably, could have, should have. I hoped they would have, but why it hasn’t gone that way, I don’t have the answer,” she insisted, naming “Harriet” ‘s Cynthia Erivo and “Loving” star Ruth Negga.
    The “Catwoman” star continued, “It’s one of my biggest heartbreaks… The morning after, I thought, ‘Wow, I was chosen to open a door.’ And then, to have no one… I question, ‘Was that an important moment, or was it just an important moment for me?’ ”
    “I wanted to believe it was so much bigger than me. It felt so much bigger than me, mainly because I knew others should have been there before me and they weren’t.”

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    Jessica Chastain Returns to TV With Tammy Wynette Series

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    The ‘Molly’s Game’ actress is set to portray country music icon Tammy Wynette in a new series chronicling the real-life romance of the first country couple.
    Sep 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jessica Chastain has been cast as country music queen Tammy Wynette in a new TV series.
    “The Help” star will lead the cast of “George & Tammy”, based on the book “The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George” written by the singer’s daughter, Georgette Jones.
    The project will chronicle Tammy’s courtship with and marriage to country icon George Jones. They were wed for six years from 1969 to 1975 and became known as the first couple of country.
    Created by “Dead to Me” ‘s Abe Sylvia, the new series will be executive produced by Josh Brolin and Chastain, among others.
    It will premiere on U.S. cable service Spectrum next year.
    “I am humbled to bring this incredible story to life with the breadth it deserves…,” Sylvia says. “Tammy Wynette is an American icon, and I can think of no one better to illuminate the woman behind the legend than Jessica Chastain.”
    “After having the honour of penning The Eyes of Tammy Faye for (Chastain’s production company) Freckle Films…, I so look forward to another collaboration with her.”

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    Neve Campbell Officially Announces Return to 'Scream 5'

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    The Sidney Prescott depicter has officially confirmed that she’s going to reprise her role in the upcoming fifth installment of the classic horror movie franchise.
    Sep 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Neve Campbell has confirmed reports she is returning to the “Scream” franchise – as Sidney Prescott.
    The actress joins former real-life couple David Arquette and Courteney Cox in Paramount-Spyglass’ relaunch, which will feature series newcomers Jack Quaid, Melissa Barrera, and Jenna Ortega.
    “After spending time speaking with (filmmakers) Radio Silence, they have shown such love, respect and admiration for (Scream creator and director) Wes Craven and all that he’s created in the Scream franchise,” Neve says. “I am beyond excited to step back into the role of Sidney Prescott.”
    The fifth “Scream” film, which starts shooting in North Carolina later this year (20), will be directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of the filmmaking group Radio Silence.

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    Jay Leno Enlisted to Host 'You Bet Your Life' Revival

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    The former late-night show host has been signed on to serve as a host for the upcoming reboot of the classic game show which was originally emceed by Groucho Marx.
    Sep 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Former U.S. late night host Jay Leno has been tapped to present Fox’s forthcoming reboot of popular game show “You Bet Your Life”.
    The comedian will revive the series – which originally began on radio in 1947 before hitting TV screens from 1950 to 1961 – with Fox Television Stations beginning in autumn, 2021.
    According to editors at Fox News, the reboot will preserve the interviews and banter with contestants that the original became so well known for, as players take a shot at winning prize money by answering a set of questions from pre-determined categories.
    “I’m thrilled to be hosting the latest version of You Bet Your Life. One of my favourite things to do is talk to regular people and draw humour out of them,” says Leno.
    “This is a comedy show wrapped in a game show that allows me to do just that.”
    Station group CEO Jack Abernethy adds, “We need a familiar face to make us laugh and we are incredibly proud and excited to reinvent this renowned franchise with the enormously talented Jay.”
    “Jay Leno’s sense of humour is perfect for this legacy brand and I couldn’t be more excited to be partnered with him and Tom Werner to bring this iconic game that is full of laughs, back to television.”
    “You Bet Your Life” was hosted by Groucho Marx of the Marx Brothers during its original run.

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    'Black Widow' to Feature #MeToo Story

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    Scarlett Johansson teases what to expect from the upcoming Avengers movie spin-off that is going to focus on her Marvel superhero character Natasha Romanoff.
    Sep 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Scarlett Johansson’s forthcoming “Black Widow” movie is set to feature a #MeToo storyline.
    In a recent interview with British movie magazine Empire, the leading lady opened up on the plot of her new film, teasing it is “very much reflective” of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements.
    “It would be such a miss if we didn’t address that stuff, if this film didn’t take that head-on,” she explained. “I think, particularly for Cate (Shortland, director), it was so important for her to make a movie about women who are helping other women, who lift other women up out of a very difficult situation.”
    “Someone asked me if Natasha (Romanoff, aka Black Widow) was a feminist,” Scarlett added of her Marvel character. “Of course she is, it’s obvious. It’s kinda an asinine question.”
    “Black Widow” is set to hit theatres on 6 November (20).

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    Kate Winslet Grappling With Regrets After Working With Woody Allen and Roman Polanski

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    The ‘Titanic’ actress says she has to take responsibility for her error of judgment as she regrets working with Woody Allen in ‘Wonder Wheel’ and Roman Polanski in ‘Carnage’.
    Sep 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Kate Winslet regrets making films with accused sexual predators Woody Allen and Roman Polanski.
    The actress reflected on her work with the filmmakers in a new interview with Vanity Fair, years after teaming with Polanski for “Carnage” in 2011 and with Allen for “Wonder Wheel” in 2017.
    “It’s like, what the f**k was I doing working with Woody Allen and Roman Polanski?” she says. “It’s unbelievable to me now how those men were held in such high regard, so widely in the film industry and for as long as they were. It’s f**king disgraceful.”
    “I have to take responsibility for the fact that I worked with them both. I can’t turn back the clock. I’m grappling with those regrets but what do we have if we aren’t able to just be f**king truthful about all of it?”
    Winslet previously defended her decision to work with both directors back in 2017, telling The New York Times, “Of course one thinks about it, but at the same time, I didn’t know Woody and I don’t know anything about that family. As the actor in the film, you just have to step away and say, ‘I don’t know anything, really, and whether any of it is true or false’. Having thought it all through, you put it to one side and just work with the person.”
    She continued, “Woody Allen is an incredible director. So is Roman Polanski. I had an extraordinary working experience with both of those men, and that’s the truth.”
    Winslet also tells Vanity Fair that while she was focused on the quality of her work for much of her career, she now realises she has a responsibility to speak out.
    She adds, “I feel so fortunate to have been in a position for a good many years, where I could hold my own, keep my head down, and try and produce decent work… but it’s easy to lose one’s voice along the way and to lose sight of the responsibility that comes with that. And I don’t want to f**k that up. I know that I can always do better.”
    Allen has never been charged with any crime, despite ongoing sex abuse claims from his daughter, while Polanski fled America after he was found guilty of criminal behaviour and rape following a tryst with a minor at a Hollywood party in the late 1970s. He has been in exile in Europe ever since.

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