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    Interview: Performer Eva Von Schnippisch on saving Hollywood

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    Everything Theatre on How Eva Von Schnippisch Single-Handedly Won WW2
    Eva Von Schnippisch was last seen by Everything Thetare whilst she was saving World War Two. After a short break she is back, this time with Hollywood firmly in her sights. But before she heads across the Atlantic, Everything Theatre was lucky enough to catch up with Eva to ask her about her latest exploits and whether we can expect more “pure filth” from her this time around?
    Previously you have claim to have apparently single-handedly won WW2, how on earth have you now found yourself involved with Hollywood?
    No ‘apparently’ about it mein Liebchen! I DID single-handedly vin WWII! Following zhat I stayed vis Her Majesty’s Secret Service for 10 years, finishing ze contract zhat I signed. After all, I am a vomman of mein vord! Zhen after zhat I decided to do something for myself again: to follow mein life-long dream to become ein Hollywood star of ze silver screen! 
    So are you still a British spy or are your spying days behind you now?
    It turns out old habits die hard, ja? You know ze saying: “Once a spy always a spy!” vell, I vos ready to say goodbye to ze Spylife… but ze Spylife didn’t vont to say goodbye to me….
    It’s been three years since you won World War 2, a lot has changed in that time, especially with the #MeToo movement happening; do you think this has affected you and your approach to things?
    Mein approach has always been und vill always be: ‘go in viz ze guns und balls blazing” So no change to ze approach … just a change to ze target!  
    Everything Theatre described your previous outing as “pure filth” (in a good way may we add), can we expect more of the same this time around? Should we avoid bring our Gran to the show?
    Depends how filthy your Gran is!!! Zis show is bigger, bolder und braver zhan ze last, so if you’ve got a sensitive constitution – perhaps stay at home. If you’re villing to be taken to extreme places through ze power of theatre zhen come und let Eva lead you through ze “filth”. 
    You’re only doing the one night at the VAULT Festival, is this because you are too busy saving the world? And if we can’t see you this time around, where will you be next?
    Ja, that’s exactly vhy! Ein One-night-only experience at Vault Festival, so move all your uzzer engagements und prioritise Eva… you von’t regret it! Uzzervise you vill have to come down to Brighton Fringe from May 21-22 at Komedia (tickets on sale now!)  https://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/cabaret/how-eva-von-schnippisch-saved-hollywood/ . Zhen hopefully it’s going to ze Edinburgh Fringe…. so for now zis is ze BEST und ONLY chance to see it!
    So, World War Two, Hollywood, where might Eva go from here?
    Not sure…all I know is zhat it just doesn’t seem right to fall short of ein full trilogy does it?! I mean mein life is full of incredibly amazing stories: I just need to decide vitch vun to treat you to next! 
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    Thanks to Stephanine Ware, who is of course Eva Von Schnippisch, for an interesting interview. She will be playing at VAULT Festival on 19 February, tickets are available here. More

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    Cosmopolitan Cancels 'Bachelor' Cover Due to Victoria F.'s White Lives Matter Campaign

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    Through a letter, editor-in-chief Jessica Piels explains why the Cosmo team has decided to pull cover featuring Victoria Fuller who competes on Peter Weber’s season of the ABC show.
    Feb 4, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Peter Weber’s season of “The Bachelor” aired a new episode on Monday, February 3. During the episode, contestant Victoria Fuller won a chance to grace Cosmopolitan cover with Peter after winning a game during a group date in Costa Rica. However, the magazine has recently announced that the cover will no longer be published digitally.
    Through a letter that was posted on Cosmo’s website on Monday, editor-in-chief Jessica Piels explained that the Cosmo team has decided to pull Victoria’s cover after photos of her surfacing of posing in “White Lives Matter” clothing surfaced online.
    “As you probably know, the details about upcoming plot points on The Bachelor are as closely guarded as nuclear codes,” she wrote in the letter which was titled “Why We’re Not Publishing the Cosmo Bachelor Cover”. “When my team and I flew down to Costa Rica for our challenge, we weren’t told who our models were going to be. We didn’t even meet them until we were all on camera on-set, ready to start our shoot.”
    “So when it came time for me to choose the winner of the challenge–whose prize was a digital cover of Cosmo–all I knew about the contestants were their first names and the energy they conveyed through the camera lens,” she went on saying.
    “In my view, the nature of the organization is neither here nor there–both phrases and the belief systems they represent are rooted in racism and therefore problematic. Unequivocally, the White Lives Matter movement does not reflect the values of the Cosmo brand. We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and any cause that fights to end injustices for people of color,” she added.
    Concluding the letter, Piels wrote, “My team and I had many long discussions about how we wanted to address this issue. We’d already printed the fashion shoot in our March issue, complete with an inset of the cover, and of course the episode had already been filmed. Ultimately what felt right was choosing not to publish the digital cover on our website or social feeds, and simply being honest with you, the audience we respect, about what happened and where we stand.”
    Nor Victoria and ABC have yet to comment on the matter.

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    Ezra Miller Joins Forces With Saul Williams to Develop Sci-Fi Musical

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    The ‘Justice League’ actor and the hip-hop star will serve as co-producers for ‘Neptune Frost’ which is set to be executive produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
    Feb 4, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Justice League” star Ezra Miller is teaming up with artist/actor Saul Williams to develop a sci-fi musical set to be executive produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
    Miller and Williams have formed a new production company, called MartyrLoserKin, through which they will create “Neptune Frost”, which will serve as the hip-hop star’s directorial debut.
    According to Deadline, the film will focus on an intersex African hacker, a miner, and the virtual marvel born as a result of their union.
    “Neptune Frost” will be the first offering from MartyrLoserKin, which Miller and Williams plan to use to “create and proliferate works that dismantle conventional cinematic ideological frameworks, as well as to synergistically naturalize into this industry more poetic, queer, explorative, anarchic, diverse, subversive, non-binary, aboriginal, environmental, ecological and esoterically conscious content that will speak to both the times in which we live and the forces that seek to restrict them,” they state in a press release.
    The two collaborators will co-produce “Neptune Frost”, with “Hamilton” creator and former star Miranda on board as an executive producer.
    Pre-production is already underway in Rwanda.

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    Brittney Taylor Snaps at Remy Ma Over 'LHH: New York' Mention of Her Assault Scandal

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    People, however, don’t take Brittney’s lengthy Instagram rent towards her former ‘Love and Hip Hop: New York’ co-star as they troll Brittney for her spelling errors instead.
    Feb 4, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Brittney Taylor wants everyone to leave her alone after she accused Remy Ma of attacking her in April 2019. That’s why when the rapper brought the issue back in the latest episode of “Love & Hip Hop: New York”, Brittney quickly took to her Instagram account to vent.
    Sharing footage of the Monday, February 3 episode of the VH1 show, Brittney accused Remy of “deformation of character.” She later wrote a lengthy message in a separate post, explaining why who was disappointed to see her case being discussed on the show while she tried to move on.
    “I’m in such a better place and space in my life,” Brittney wrote. “It’s a shame I have to watch this bs on TV. The Sad part is I’ve completely moved on. I left it alone. But Them people know what they did. It’s sad af that they’re really Making it seem like I did things for clout.”
    “You people Still Bashing my name on national Television is crazy,” she continued. “I went through enough over that situation. I’m literally traumatized! I’m a bigger and better person. I’ve been violated enough. Stop milking it. And Just let a young n***a be.”

    People, however, didn’t take her anger seriously and rather trolled Brittney for her spelling errors. “If you can’t spell it, you shouldn’t be able to sue for it,” one said, referring to Brittney writing “deformation” instead of defamation. “still stuck on “deformation,” one other added.
    Someone else, meanwhile, wondered if Brittney knew if the episode wasn’t filmed in the recent days. “anybody gonna tell her that it’s not like they filmed it yesterday or something…,” a fan commented. Another comment read, “If she’s not bothered, why is she sitting at home watching the show??”
    Brittney made headlines back in 2019 after she called out Remy, claiming that her former “LHH: New York” co-star assaulted her at a New York City Cancer benefit concert for no reason at all. She also shared an image of her sporting an apparent painful black eye.
    Remy insisted that the said incident never happened. Fat Joe, who was also performing at the concert, backed her by saying that Remy never touched Brittney. Still, Remy was charged with assault though it was dropped in early December 2019.

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    'Bachelor' Recap: Kelsey Is Exposed About Her Excessive Drinking and Alleged Popping Pills

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    The three-hour episode of season 24 of the long-running NBC dating show features Peter Weber and his ladies heading to Costa Rica for some fun and romantic moments.
    Feb 4, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “The Bachelor” season 24 will air two episodes this week. The first episode aired on its regular time Monday, February 3 before it continues on Wednesday. The Monday episode was surely big as it offered fans a three-hour episode featuring Peter Weber and his women heading to Costa Rica.
    The episode picked up where things were left off last week as Peter was torn as he should make a decision about Alayah and Victoria P. Even though Alayah had a rose, Peter could still send her home and that was exactly he did. While Alayah was cool with it, the other ladies were shocked by Peter’s decision.
    During the rose ceremony, Peter presented roses to Madison, Kelsey, Sydney, Natasha, Lexi, Hannah Ann, Victoria P, Victoria F, Mykenna, Shiann and Tammy. That meant Kiarra, Savannah and Deandra were eliminated.
    They later jetted off to Costa Rica and that was where Peter informed the ladies that he was in a golf cart accident and got 22 stitches in his forehead. The first one-on-one date went to Sydney. The two took a helicopter ride over the amazing scenery before enjoying a picnic. They bonded as they talked about their respective heritages and things escalated with a makeout session. They continued their date with a lovely dinner and had some time alone a really fancy hot tub with a waterfall, where they once again sharing a heated moment.
    Kelsey, meanwhile, was crying to Tammy because she didn’t like Peter spending time with Sydney. “I like Sydney, she’s cool. But she’s a dramatic b***h,” she told Tammy, who was shocked.
    Later, Shiann, Kelsey, Victoria F., Madison, Natasha, Victoria P., Lexi, Hannah Ann, Tammy and Mykenna were picked for a group date. They did a swimsuit photoshoot for Cosmopolitan, and the winner would get actually be on the cover of Cosmo with Peter. The ladies went in pairs and Victoria F. stole the show as she made out with Peter during their trio scene. Eventually, Victoria F. won the prize.
    During the night portion of the date, Kelsey told Peter that she’s falling in love with him and that made it so hard for her to see him with others. Peter then assured her, saying that he felt strongly for her and that was when they made out.
    Meanwhile, Victoria F. filled in Tammy about Kelsey declaring herself as the realest b***h among the other ladies, who she deemed fake. That surprised Tammy because she had been comforting her. The revelation prompted Tammy to tell Peter that Kelsey had been drinking excessively and it didn’t take long before Peter confronted Kelsey about her “emotional breakdown.”
    Kelsey was upset and confronted the other ladies. At the end of the group date, Peter gave the rose to Hannah Ann.
    Peter then had a solo date with Kelly where they got to do a cleansing ritual and meditation as they light some candles. They had a good time together and she got a rose from Peter.
    Later Kelsey went to Peter to tell him about the rumors that Tammy was allegedly spreading about her. She said that Tammy spread rumors saying that she was drinking too much and that she was popping pills, the latter of which was shocking because Tammy didn’t say anything about pills on camera. Peter believed in Kelsey and gave her a rose right away.
    Host Chris Harrison then appeared to tell the ladies that there wouldn’t be a cocktail party that night as they headed straight to the rose ceremony. But before that, Tammy asked Kelsey about what she told to Peter and Kelsey eventually told the truth.
    Tammy denied saying anything about pills, but the other ladies claimed that Tammy did. However, Tammy insisted that she was just repeating what Victoria P. said. After some crying moment, Peter handed roses to Victoria F, Madison, Natasha, Victoria P, Mykenna, and Tammy. Shiann and Lexi were sent home.
    Season 24 of “The Bachelor” airs on Mondays, with a special episode airing Wednesday, February 5 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on ABC

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    Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton' Gets Big Screen Treatment With Planned 2021 Release

    Optioned by Disney and directed by Thomas Kail, this movie version of the historical hip-hop production will feature the original Tony Award-winning cast during a June 2016 show.
    Feb 4, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Lin-Manuel Miranda is taking his hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” to the big screen.
    The creator and former star of the historical hip-hop production has revealed a filmed version of “Hamilton”, featuring the original, Tony Award-winning cast during a June, 2016 show, has been optioned by Disney bosses and will be released in theatres in October, 2021.
    The footage was directed by Thomas Kail, and will be co-produced by Miranda.
    “I fell in love with musical storytelling growing up with the legendary Howard Ashman-Alan Menken Disney collaborations – ‘The Little Mermaid (1989)’, ‘Beauty and The Beast’, ‘Aladdin’,” Miranda shares in a statement.
    “I’m so proud of what Tommy Kail has been able to capture in this filmed version of ‘Hamilton’ – a live theatrical experience that feels just as immediate in your local movie theatre.”
    “We’re excited to partner with Disney to bring the original Broadway company of ‘Hamilton’ to the largest audience possible.”
    Disney chief Bob Iger adds, “Lin-Manuel Miranda created an unforgettable theater experience and a true cultural phenomenon, and it was for good reason that ‘Hamilton’ was hailed as an astonishing work of art.”
    “All who saw it with the original cast will never forget that singular experience. And we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to share this same Broadway experience with millions of people around the world.”

    In addition to Miranda, who portrayed lead character Alexander Hamilton, the film version of “Hamilton” features a cast that includes Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom Jr., Jonathan Groff, and Phillipa Soo.
    It’s not the only Miranda musical to get the movie treatment – the star has been working on recreating his In the Heights production as a new film, which is due to open in cinemas this summer.

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    Spike Lee to Give Film Treatment to David Byrne's 'American Utopia'

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    The 62-year-old ‘BlacKkKlansman’ director has been tapped to capture the Broadway show on camera for a special release by officials at film company Participant.
    Feb 4, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Spike Lee is heading to Broadway to direct a film version of David Byrne’s “American Utopia” stage show.
    The musical production features the rocker performing songs from his 2018 album of the same name alongside a number of fellow artists, while it also includes tracks from his Talking Heads days and his solo career.
    “American Utopia” has become a hit on Broadway since its launch in October (2019), and now “BlacKkKlansman” filmmaker Lee will capture the show on camera for a special release by officials at film company Participant later this year (2020), reports Deadline.
    In a statement, Byrne writes, “Pinch me. This couldn’t have worked out better for this project. Spike Lee directing and Participant producing – two socially engaged teams, well, three if you count us in the band, coming together in what I feel will be something moving, important, and unlike anything anyone has seen before.”

    The news comes as Byrne enters the final two weeks of American Utopia’s run at the Hudson Theatre, where the production, which has central themes including civic engagement and democracy, will be housed until 16 February.

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    Dog the Bounty Hunter Disappointed 'Dog's Most Wanted' Canceled After One Season

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    The TV show, aired on WGN America from September to November 2019, follows Duane Chapman and his wife Beth during her final days before she lost her battle with cancer.
    Feb 3, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Dog the Bounty Hunter’s TV show “Dog’s Most Wanted” has been cancelled after just one season.
    The show aired on WGN America from September to November, 2019, and chronicled Duane Chapman and his wife Beth Chapman during her final days before her death last year (19).
    But a source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper the programme wouldn’t be returning for a second outing, claiming: “WGN called Dog last week to tell him the show was canceled.”
    “He would absolutely have loved to make a second season of the show so is obviously disappointed.”
    Beth died following a battle with cancer. She was just 51.
    The couple married in 2006 after nearly a decade together. She and Duane share three children, while the 66-year-old has a total of 12 kids from four marriages.

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