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    Kristen Bell to Host Nickelodeon Coronavirus Special to Answer Kids' Questions and Concerns

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    To also air on TeenNick and Nicktoons on March 30, ‘#KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Town Hall’ will offer performance from Alicia Keys and include tips and insights from medical experts.
    Mar 30, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Kristen Bell will help educate kids on the coronavirus pandemic as she hosts the “#KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Town Hall” TV special.
    The hour-long show, directly addressing kids’ questions and concerns about COVID-19, will also include tips and insights from medical experts, reports Entertainment Weekly.
    “It’s so important to remember that we are all in this together, and our kids and loved ones need outlets to help them process and understand what’s going on and, most importantly, to still feel connected,” adds the “Frozen II” actress.
    “I hope kids and families come away from this special feeling a little more comfortable and that they enjoy some much-needed moments of humour during this difficult time.”

    The star will connect via video chat with California surgeon general Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and former U.S. surgeon general Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, as well as stars including Charli D’Amelio, Josh Gad, Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, and Ciara and her NFL star husband Russell Wilson.
    Alicia Keys will also perform during the special.
    “#KidsTogether: The Nickelodeon Town Hall” will air on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons on March 30, and will be available on various on-demand platforms, including Nickelodeon’s official YouTube page.

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    Blair Underwood Refused to Star on 'Sex and the City' Due to Black Stereotype

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    The ‘Quantico’ star was originally offered to make an appearance in season three of the hit TV drama as a top record executive whose sister took issue with interracial relationship.
    Mar 29, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actor Blair Underwood originally passed up the chance to appear on hit TV drama series “Sex and the City” because he refused to be the token black character.
    The “Quantico” star played Dr. Robert Leeds, a love interest for Cynthia Nixon’s lawyer Miranda Hobbes, in season six back in 2003, but he reveals he was initially approached to make a one-off appearance in season three, opposite Kim Cattrell, who portrayed sex-mad PR guru Samantha Jones.
    However, Underwood rejected the role of a top record executive whose sister takes issue with interracial relationships, because the storyline of the “No Ifs, Ands or Butts” episode was too stereotypical for his liking.
    Discussing his time on “Sex and the City” on Netflix’s “Strong Black Lead” podcast, he explained, “I said no first, two years prior, because there was an episode… Kim Cattrell’s character wanted to be with a black man and it was all about the curiosity.”
    “‘What’s it like to be with a black man? Are the rumours true?’ And I said, ‘Thank you, but no thank you. I appreciate it and I’m honoured.’ And I mean that, I don’t take that lightly when people offer you a job. But I said, ‘I’m not interested in being the black curiosity, but thank you.'”
    Producers later reached out with another proposal for the part of Dr. Leeds, and this time, Underwood’s wife, Desiree DaCosta, urged him to take on the gig, which featured a five-episode story arc.
    “Two years later, they came back and had an offer to come join the show,” Underwood shared. “And I said, ‘Is it going to be about his race or is he going to be a human being?’ They said, ‘Naw (sic), he’s a doctor that’s in her building who she meets in the elevator and they hit it off.’ That was important.”
    “I only did five episodes and they only mentioned it (interracial relationship) once because it’s obvious,” he added. “You don’t have to talk about the black guys. It’s obvious what you are.”

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    Ariana Grande Looks Back at 'Most Special Years' of Her Life on 10th Anniversary of 'Victorious'

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    Sharing a series of throwback photos from her time on the Nickelodeon show, the ‘7 Rings’ hitmaker says she ‘couldn’t have spent her teenage years with a better, more funny, talented group of human beings.’
    Mar 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Ariana Grande celebrated the 10th anniversary of her teen sitcom “Victorious” by remembering the experience as some of the “most special years” of her life.
    The pop superstar began her career on Broadway, but rose to fame after playing Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon show, which ran for four seasons from 2010.
    “Victorious”, created by Dan Schneider, was set in a Hollywood performing arts school and centred on an aspiring singer, portrayed by Victoria Justice, with co-stars including Daniella Monet, Leon Thomas III, and Matt Bennett.
    On Thursday night, March 26, Ariana took to Instagram to share a series of throwback photos from her time on the show, after reading a similar post by Monet and becoming emotional.
    “ten years of ‘victorious’,” she began. “daniella’s post got me all in my feels now so i’m sorry for the mushiness but…. jus want to say how grateful i will always be for being on this show and for those years of my life. i couldn’t have spent my teenage years with a better, more funny, talented group of human beings. i really loved playing cat valentine (sic)…”
    Ariana, who also appeared in a short-lived Sam & Cat spin-off, went on to reminisce about “getting in trouble” with her friends on set and “trying not to laugh” during more dramatic scenes, and confessed she even missed “waking up with dye stained pillows”, thanks to the red hair treatment she had to undergo for her character.
    “thank u @danwarp (Schneider) and to my cast mates for some of the most special years of my life and for bringing all of us into each other’s lives (sic),” she concluded. “happy anniversary!”

    Ariana’s sweet show tribute prompted old pal Justice to comment, “Such a special time. Memories I will always cherish. Love u guys (sic)”, while Monet added, “Love you, and this, and all that we shared. Such special years”.

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    Ryan Gosling Attached to Star and Produce 'Project Hail Mary'

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    MGM bosses are currently in negotiations to seal the film rights to the movie adaptation of the upcoming astronaut novel from ‘The Martian’ author Andy Weir.
    Mar 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Ryan Gosling is preparing to head into space once more to tackle a movie adaptation of upcoming astronaut novel “Project Hail Mary”.
    The book, written by “The Martian” author Andy Weir, won’t be published until next spring (21), but studio bosses at MGM are currently in negotiations to seal the film rights to the project, which Gosling will both star in and produce.
    According to Deadline, “Project Hail Mary” follows the tale of an astronaut alone on a space ship, tasked with saving the planet.
    The “La La Land” actor last appeared on the big screen in 2018, portraying Neil Armstrong in Damien Chazelle’s “First Man”.

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    Jared Leto Channels Joe Exotic When Hosting 'Tiger King' Viewing Party

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    Virtually watching the Netflix documentary series with fans, the Suicide Squad actor dons a reflective gold shirt with purple floral print accent and holds a stuffed toy lion.
    Mar 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jared Leto paid homage to the Tiger King himself, Joe Exotic, as he hosted a virtual viewing party of the Netflix documentary series online.
    The actor, 48, channelled the zoo owner and felon in a reflective gold shirt with purple floral print accent, a wide-brimmed straw hat, and red track pants, as he took to his Twitter account (https://twitter.com/JaredLeto) on Thursday, March 26, night to watch the show with fans.
    Jared, who also held a stuffed toy lion, had advertised the session with fans on Instagram earlier in the day, and took to the platform to document his thoughts as he watched the seven-part documentary.
    “Wow. Mind blown again – end of episode one. Masterful direction and great job to all involved with the production!!!” he gushed.
    While the “Suicide Squad” star is clearly a fan of the show, the actor/singer also clarified his stance on keeping exotic cats as pets.
    “For the record no one should keep these animals in cages like this. Not ok. We need to protect exotic/endangered animals and their wild habitats,” he tweeted, while also tagging the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF).

    Jared Leto clarified his stance on keeping exotic cats as pets.
    Released earlier this month on Netflix, “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” follows the exploits of Joe, who ran a popular illegal zoo.
    And while fans have taken to social media to rave over the show, Cardi B found the length of the series too much to handle in one sitting.
    “What ya think bout TigerKing?” she tweeted. “I’m on the second episode and I’m a little lost cause I started f**king.”

    Cardi B weighed in on the series.
    Following the success of the show, it was revealed “Saturday Night Live” regular Kate McKinnon is spearheading a new series, in which she’ll portray Joe’s bitter rival and Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin, while Dax Shepard has expressed interest in playing Joe.

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    'Messiah' Actor Left Heartbroken by Series Cancellation After Just One Season

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    Created by Michael Petroni, the Netflix controversial drama about a man claiming to be the Second Coming of Christ debuted to mixed reviews on New Year’s Day.
    Mar 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Netflix bosses have cancelled controversial drama “Messiah” after just one season.
    The show, about a man who claims to be the Second Coming of Christ, debuted on New Year’s Day, January 01 to mixed reviews and now series co-star Wil Traval has revealed the programme is dead via Instagram.
    “It’s a very sad day today,” he wrote. “I have just received news from Netflix that there will be no season 2 of #messiah I wanted to say to all the fans thank you for your support and love. I wish things were different.”

    Created by Michael Petroni and produced by “The Bible”‘s Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the drama also featured Tomer Sisley and Michelle Monaghan, who portrayed a tough CIA officer investigating Mehdi Dehbi’s character in a bid to expose him as a con artist.
    Two days before “Messiah” was set to debut on Netflix, officials at the Royal Film Commission of Jordan requested the drama wasn’t shown there. Ironically, “Messiah” was partially shot in the Kingdom.

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    'Killing Eve' to Launch Season 3 Two Weeks Earlier

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    AMC president Sarah Barnett teases that the new season ‘digs deep psychologically, and with actors like Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw the results are nothing short of astonishing.’
    Mar 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The coronavirus lockdown has given “Killing Eve” fans something to smile about – the drama’s third season premiere has been moved up two weeks.
    TV bosses at the BBC and AMC Networks have decided to air the latest eight episodes in the series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, from April 12.
    “We know how adored this series is and we know how keen people are for great content right now,” Sarah Barnett, the president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios says. “This season of Killing Eve digs deep psychologically, and with actors like Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Fiona Shaw the results are nothing short of astonishing. We literally couldn’t wait for fans to see it.”

    “Killing Eve” has already been renewed for a fourth season.

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    Primetime and Creative Emmy Awards 2020 to Go on as Planned in September

    The decision comes after the 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony, the Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards and the Sports Emmy Awards got axed over coronavirus fears.
    Mar 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences officials in America have adjusted the voting deadlines for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards but insist the show will go on, as planned, in September.
    The 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony in June and the Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards and the Sports Emmy Awards have been axed over coronavirus fears, but the Creative Emmy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards shows remain unchanged and will take place on 12 & 13 September and 20 September, respectively, according to Deadline.
    However, eligibility for shows and talent has now been extended four weeks to 5 June, and voting has been bumped to July to allow for the problems linked to the coronavirus shutdown across America.
    The nominations have also moved two weeks and will now be announced on 28 July.
    Voters will then have four days less to pick their Emmy choices in August.

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