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    Masika Kalysha Takes a Jab at ViacomCBS Following Nick Cannon's Firing

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    Defending Nick amid backlash over his anti-semitic remarks, the ‘LHH’ alum tweets, ‘He said wtf he said how dare @ViacomCBS accuse him of bigotry & anti Semitism of all things.’
    Jul 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Masika Kalysha gets Nick Cannon’s back. The former “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star recently took to her Twitter account to show support to Nick, who was fired by ViacomCBS over his anti-semitic comments, in addition to firing shots at the company.
    “Damn @NickCannon now u see what I was talkin about. Y’all know @ViacomCBS blackballed me from wild n out, Hollywood [red square emoji], [red heart emoji] & listings & every show they could bc I refused to film degrading dumb a** fake s**t made to tarnish my image & integrity. All they do is objectify Blk ppl,” Masika recently ranted on her account.
    “& make us look like the stereotype that’s been emplanted in our heads since childhood,” she continued, adding that the company loves “a broken black home, an abortion, a dead beat dad, baby momma drama, a side b***h scandal…they will create any & everything possible to make u look as ghetto as they possibly.”
    “My integrity wasn’t for sale. My boundaries were crossed time & time again. I made it abundantly clear that my child wasn’t going to be a storyline & anything that could negatively effect her would be off limits,” she said. “They thought I was one of the desperate 4 $ cast members who have no other sources of income (that’s how they control them… shhhh) but I wasn’t.”
    She went on saying that after she turned ViacomCBS down, the company threatened her and told her that “they weren’t letting me out my contract so I wouldn’t be able to go to any other shows 4 whatever was left of my 8 year till period,” prompting her to hire 3 attorneys. She also said that had a “list of 11 shows & counting that I have written proof that they reached out to casting, producers & executives telling them not to cast me saying they ‘don’t wish to work with me at this time’.”
    “They tried to humiliate me, degrade me & set me up to be the stereotypical black bm & when I refused they tried to debilitate me & block me from making $. The more ghetto & ratchet u behave the more shows they’ll put u on. The more desperate u are for attention the more episodes,” Masika fiercely added, accusing them of deleting “positive family scenes” and staging “a fake meeting w the child support attorney they casted” when she was pregnant.
    Defending Nick amid backlash over his anti-semitic remarks, Masika then tweeted, “moral of the story @NickCannon aint said s**t wrong. He said wtf he said how dare @ViacomCBS accuse him of bigotry & anti Semitism of all things! The actual audacity! All you do is exploit & oppress black people 4 raitings! Being on that damn show was torture. I was miserable & depressed. I hated goin to work. I had to fight the damn producers everyday.”
    Before concluding her lengthy rant, Masika wrote that “Nick actually said & educate ur ignorant selves.” She continued, “I been real quite about all the f**k a** s**t y’all did to me but u woke a sleeping giant. @ViacomCBS Be expecting an email from My attorney y’all hate so bad.”

    Masika Kalysha spilled the tea on ViacomCBS.
    In the meantime, Nick owned up to his mistake and publicly apologized to his “sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words that came out of my mouth during my interview with Richard Griffin” on “Cannon’s Class”. He added that he’s “committed to deeper connections, more profound learning and strengthening the bond between our two cultures today and every day going forward.”

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    Mike Tyson to Face Off Shark in TV Special 'Rumble on the Reef'

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    The former heavyweight boxing champion is set to battle the deadly sea creature in a television special to kick off America’s Shark Week 2020 at Discovery Channel.
    Jul 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is entering deadly waters for a Shark Week TV battle with a maneater from the deep.
    The star will kick off America’s Shark Week 2020 by fronting “Tyson Vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef”.
    The showdown stunt will be hosted by legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer.
    “I took on this challenger to overcome fears I still deal with in life,” Tyson says in a statement. “I equate this with overcoming my fear of getting back into the ring at 54 years old.”
    The taped event left a lasting impression on Tyson, who revels the experience proved to be a spiritual one.
    “I learned from this experience doing Shark Week that whatever intimidates me, I am still able to step up to the challenge of overcoming anything that would prevent me from accomplishing my life’s mission of reaching my highest potential in life and bringing me closer to God,” he added.
    The 32nd annual Shark Week kicks off on the Discovery Channel on 9 August (20) and features 20 hours of programming dedicated to the sea predators.

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    Nia Long Believes She Was Rejected for 'Charlie's Angels' for Being 'a Little Too Black'

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    The ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ actress believes being told she ‘looked too old’ for the role in the 2000 movie is just ‘a nice way to say you’re a little too Black.’
    Jul 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Nia Long has echoed Thandie Newton’s claims about her audition for 2000’s “Charlie’s Angels”, insisting she too was discriminated against.
    The 49-year-old actress told Insider she auditioned for the same role of Alex Munday for the movie, which ultimately starred Lucy Liu in the role, opposite Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore.
    According to Nia, her agent notified her that she wouldn’t be getting the part because she “looked too old” to star alongside Drew – despite them only being four years apart.
    “I was like, ‘What?’ ” she said. “I love Drew Barrymore, I think she’s amazing, but I think that was just a nice way to say you’re a little too Black. Personally, that’s what I think. Because if you notice there were no brown skin (actors). I mean, honestly, I would have been the blackest thing in the film.”
    Nia explained that, “the feedback that I received from my agent was, ‘She just looked too old and sophisticated to be next to Drew Barrymore,’ and I’m thinking to myself, it’s an actor’s choice to walk in the room how they want to look, but it’s a director’s vision to help create and curate a character.”
    “So if you couldn’t see beyond the fact that I had on a blazer and a pair of jeans then that was clearly not the job and opportunity for me. So, no problem, I’ll keep it moving.”
    Earlier this month (Jul20), Thandie revealed she turned down the role due to her negative experience with director Joseph McGinty Nichol, known professionally as McG, during the audition process – which led to her believing she would be objectified.

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    Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews Appear to React to Tyra Banks Being Announced as New 'DWTS' Host

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    This arrives after the former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ host was revealed to replace Tom and Erin as the hosts of the ABC dancing competition in addition to serving as executive producer.
    Jul 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – ABC didn’t waste a long time to reveal that Tyra Banks will be taking over the hosting duties on “Dancing With the Stars” from OG host Tom Bergeron and co-host Erin Andrews. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, July 15, Tom and Erin seemingly shared their reaction to the matter.
    “I guess I won’t be getting back my monogrammed towels,” so Tom wrote not long after Tyra was named as the new host of the show in addition to serving as executive producer. Erin apparently caught wind of the tweet and jokingly responded, “You got towels @TomBergeron??” alongside a winking and a laughing emojis.
    Playing along with Erin, Tom replied, “I’m sorry this is how you had to find out.”

    Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews seemingly reacted to being replaced by Tyra Banks on ‘DWTS’.
    In the replies, meanwhile, fans expressed their disappointment over them being replaced on the ballroom competition series. “Are you kidding me???? They fired two white hosts and replaced them with a black host and nobody is calling them out for discrimination? I’m all for diversity, but this was wrong. I hope you and @ErinAndrews sue them! @ABCNetwork ABC and @DancingABC are banned in my home!” a passionate fan wrote to Tom.
    Some others assumed that Tyra would be hosting “Dancing with the Stars” for too long. “You’ll be back. Tyra will quit DWTS like she quits everything else. No shade, just the truth,” one user believed. Echoing the sentiment, another person added, “Tyra did 1 season on AGT. Apparently she’s the get around girl. The ratings will fall. Im not watching.”
    Tyra was named as the new host just one day after ABC confirmed Tom and Erin’s exits. “I’ve been a fan of ‘DWTS’ since its beginning. The fun mixed with raw emotion, seeing celebrities push past their comfort zones, the sizzling dance performances,” Tyra said in a statement on Tuesday, July 14. “It’s always transported me to my days of turning it up 10 notches on the catwalk. Tom has set a powerful stage, and I’m excited to continue the legacy and put on my executive producer and hosting hats.”
    It was reported that the former “America’s Got Talent” host, who also used to host “America’s Next Top Model”, was in talks with the Alphabet network long before it cut ties with Tom and Erin. As for the upcoming season of “DWTS”, there is still no detail about how “DWTS” will proceed amid coronavirus pandemic. However, one of the certain things about the new season is that “The Bachelor” alum Kaitlyn Bristowe will appear on the show.

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    Samara Weaving to Star Opposite Nicole Kidman in 'Nine Perfect Strangers'

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    Based on a book by ‘Big Little Lies’ author Liane Moriarty, this upcoming drama series is co-adapted by TV mogul David E. Kelley, and is scheduled to debut on Hulu in 2021.
    Jul 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actress Samara Weaving has signed on to join Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in Hulu’s upcoming series “Nine Perfect Strangers”.
    Based on “Big Little Lies” author Liane Moriarty’s latest book and co-adapted by TV mogul David E. Kelley, the drama revolves around the characters at a high-end wellness spa run by Kidman’s resort director Masha.
    Weaving will play one of the nine perfect strangers of the title, according to Deadline.
    Luke Evans and Melvin Gregg have also been cast.
    Kidman, Kelley and Moriarty previously enjoyed TV success with the HBO adaptation of “Big Little Lies”.
    “Nine Perfect Strangers”, which will be executive produced by the trio, among others, is scheduled to debut on the streaming service next year (2021).
    Weaving recently starred in Hollywood, Ryan Murphy’s hit series for Netflix, and later this summer she’ll appear in “Bill & Ted Face the Music”.

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    Viola Davis 'Beyond Excited' to Collaborate With Gina Prince-Bythewood for 'The Woman King'

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    Inspired by a true story, the action drama follows the events that took place in the Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful African nations in the 18th and 19th centuries.
    Jul 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Viola Davis is joining forces with director Gina Prince-Bythewood for the action drama “The Woman King”.
    Inspired by a true story, the film follows the events that took place in the Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful African nations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Davis will star as Nanisca, a general in an all-female military unit. The script focuses on her and her daughter Nawi as they battle the French and neighboring tribes who have brutalised their people.
    Cathy Schulman will produce under her Welle Entertainment, along with Davis and Julius Tennon of JuVee Productions and actress Maria Bello of Jack Blue Productions.
    “We at JuVee are beyond excited to introduce this incredible story of the Women Warriors of The Dahomey Ahosi tribe to the world. It’s time that they truly occupy their place in history and in Gina Prince-Bythewood’s hands, it will be a gamechanger. This project could not be a more perfect example of our legacy,” said Davis and Tennon in a statement.
    The news comes following the release of Prince-Bythewood’s “The Old Guard” on Netflix.

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    Dave Franco and Alison Brie Make Use of Coronavirus Lockdown to Write Rom-Com

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    When speaking about his collaboration with his actress wife, the ‘Now You See Me’ star also talks about how invaluable it was for him to have her starring in his directorial debut film.
    Jul 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Dave Franco and his actress wife Alison Brie has spent the coronavirus lockdown writing a romantic comedy.
    The “Now You See Me” star, who recently made his directorial debut by overseeing his wife’s movie “The Rental”, explains he and Brie were bored one day and decided to see if they could recreate a classic, like “When Harry Met Sally” or “Pretty Woman”.
    “It’s a genre that we both love, but when we looked at the landscape of rom-coms over the past decade, it feels like the bar is set really low,” Dave tells Variety. “There’s a trend where rom-coms have an overly bright aesthetic and the concepts are really silly and the acting isn’t grounded.”
    “We looked back on classics like ‘When Harry Met Sally’, ‘Sleepless in Seattle’, ‘Pretty Woman’… When you look at those films, you remember how grounded they are and how great the acting is.”
    And if their romantic comedy takes shape, Dave would love to direct Alison again.
    “She’s a unique actor in the way that she’s able to balance heavy drama with moments of levity, and it was just so comforting for me to have her there through the process (while I was making ‘The Rental’),” he adds.
    “As a first-time director, there were moments where I would get in my head and start to doubt myself. It was invaluable to have her there to build me up when I needed to be, and to remind me that we were doing good work.”
    The couple debuted their new film during a drive-in screening last month (June).

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    Justin Timberlake's 'Palmer' to Be Released as Video on Demand by Apple

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    The ‘Cry Me a River’ singer stars alongside Juno Temple, June Squibb and Alisha Wainwright in the Fisher Stevens-directed film about an ex-college football phenomenon trying to get his life back on track.
    Jul 16, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Justin Timberlake’s much-anticipated new movie, “Palmer”, has been snapped up by Apple bosses.
    The SK Global feature, directed by actor Fisher Stevens from Cheryl Guerriero’s script, is expected to become a streaming hit when it finally gets released as a video-on-demand treat.
    The “Cry Me a River” singer, who has tasted film success in the “Trolls” movies, “Trouble with the Curve”, “Runner, Runner”, and “The Social Network”, will play a former college football phenomenon trying to get his life back on track after a prison sentence.
    Juno Temple, Oscar nominee June Squibb, and Alisha Wainwright also star in Stevens’ new movie, with Ryder Allen making his feature film debut as the youngster Timberlake’s character takes on after his mother abandons him.

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