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    Rege-Jean Page Justifies His 'Bridgerton' Departure

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    Upon learning the actor’s exit from the hit Netflix series, Dionne Warwick expresses her disappointment on Twitter and jokingly threatens to ‘call Lady Whistledown’ to get him back on the show.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Rege-Jean Page believed that leaving “Bridgerton” was the right decision for him. After he was unveiled to have exited the Netflix hit series just after one season, the Duke of Hastings Simon Basset depicter elaborated the reason of his departure.

    “It’s a one-season arc. It’s going to have a beginning, middle, end – give us a year,” the 31-year-old hunk spilled to Variety, insisting that his time on the show was meant to be short-lived. “[I thought] ‘That’s interesting,’ because then it felt like a limited series. I get to come in, I get to contribute my bit and then the Bridgerton family rolls on.”

    While acknowledging that fans might be saddened by his exit, Page was convinced that “the audience knows the arc completes.” He then added, “They come in knowing that, so you can tie people in emotional knots because they have that reassurance that we’re going to come out and we’re going to have the marriage and the baby.”

    Despite leaving the show, the British-Zimbabwean actor hopes that “Bridgerton” will maintain its success. “I have nothing but excitement for ‘Bridgerton’ continuing to steam train off and conquer the globe,” he claimed. “But there is also value in completing these arcs and sticking the landing.”

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    Page previously bid farewell to the series via Instagram. “The ride of a life time. It’s been an absolute pleasure and a privilege to be your Duke. Joining this family – not just on screen, but off screen too. Our incredibly creative and generous cast, crew, outstanding fans – it’s all been beyond anything I could have imagined. The love is real and will just keep growing,” he stated.

    Dionne Warwick was saddened by Rege-Jean Page’s departure from ‘Bridgerton’.

    Upon hearing Page will not be returning for “Bridgerton” season 2, Dionne Warwick expressed her disappointment on her Twitter account. She first argued, “No, @regejean! You CANNOT leave me like that. I WILL NOT have it! @bridgerton!!!!!!” She then quipped in another tweet, “I guess I need to call Lady Whistledown myself…”

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    'RHOA': Marlo Hampton Confronted by Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams

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    In a new episode of the Bravo show, the Housewives are having dinner with rapper/bounce artist Big Freedia when things get heated between the three ladies as they fight over the infamous Strippergate.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Things took an ugly turn between Marlo Hampton, Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams. In the Sunday, April 4 episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, the Housewives were on their girls’ getaway in New Orleans. They were having dinner with rapper/bounce artist Big Freedia when things got heated between the three ladies.

    Kandi started it all by calling Marlo out for inserting herself into the drama between Porsha and Kenya amid their beef after Kenya accused Porsha of hooking up with a male stripper during Cynthia Bailey’s bachelorette party. Defending herself, Marlo said, “Both of y’all — Porsha, I love you to death, [Kenya] would never be able to have me cross you in no kind of way. Kenya, I’m moving baby steps with you, but I love where we’re at and it feels good.”

    Hearing that, Kenya was not thrilled as she insisted that Porsha did have sex with the stripper. She also said that everyone who let it slide wasn’t “telling the whole truth.”

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    “Porsha told me it did not happen and that’s what we’re going with,” Marlo said to Kenya, who responded by calling Marlo “messy” for revealing this matter in front of Big Freedia. Marlo also shared that she actually suggested that Porsha and Kenya have a one-on-one conversation to end their beef but Porsha wasn’t a fan of the idea. “I no longer have anything else to say,” Kenya stated.

    In response to that, Marlo told Kenya and Porsha that she would let the whole thing go if both women agree to not name the other while talking with her. Both Porsha and Kenya denied the statement, arguing that they didn’t speak about the other while talking to Marlo.

    However, that wasn’t how it was according to Marlo. “Both of you have me in an uncomfortable position,” she said. “Both of you motherf***ers talked to me about each when I wasn’t there!” Offended, Porsha yelled at Marlo with profanities that prompted Marlo to storm out of the restaurant. “I’mma do you, and I’mma do you. Goodnight with y’all fake a**es. Goodnight, fake-a** b***hes. Goodnight!” Marlo shouted.

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    Daniel Kaluuya Credits Kenan Thompson for Inspiring His Acting Career During 'SNL' Stint

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    Making his guest-hosting debut on ‘Saturday Night Live’, the ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ star uses his monologue to also take a jab at the differences between American and British racism.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Daniel Kaluuya had a real full circle moment while guest hosting sketch show “Saturday Night Live” in America over the weekend, revealing his first taste of show-business was inspired by comedian Kenan Thompson.

    During his monologue at the start of the show, the Brit explained he wrote a play when he was nine that was based on an episode of former child star Thompson’s hit comedy show “Kenan & Kel”.

    “I just wanna say how grateful I am to be here,” Daniel said. “When I was nine years old that got performed at Hampstead Theater, with real actors and everything, and this is a true story – that play was based on ‘Kenan & Kel’. And that play led me down a path that got me to this stage tonight, with Kenan backstage right now.”

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    Thompson is a longtime regular on the sketch show.

    During his stint in guest-hosting the April 3 episode, Daniel also made a reference to Meghan Markle’s revelation about royal family’s concerns over how dark Archie’s skin might be.”First of all, I know you’re hearing my accent and thinking, ‘Oh no, he’s not Black. He’s British!’ ” he kicked off his joke on the subject.

    “I’m here to reassure you that I am Black,” the 32-year-old actor continued quipping. “I’m Black and I’m British. Basically, I’m what the royal family was worried the baby would look like.”

    The “Judas and the Black Messiah” star also poked fun at the differences between American and British racism. “Let me put it this way: British racism is so bad white people left. They wanted to be free – free to be able to invent their own kind of racism,” he stated. “That’s why they invented Australia, South Africa and Boston.”

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    Jamie Lee Curtis Clears Up Rumors of Thrombey Family's Involvement in 'Knives Out' Sequels

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    While writer/director Rian Johnson is bringing back Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc for the follow-ups, the Lynda Drysdale depicter informs fans that many of the original cast ensemble will not take part.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Jamie Lee Curtis has confirmed she and the rest of the colorful characters of the Thrombey family won’t be returning for the “Knives Out” sequels.

    Writer/director Rian Johnson is working on back-to-back sequels for Netflix, and he’ll be bringing back Daniel Craig as quirky detective Benoit Blanc, but his castmates in the original will not be part of the whodunnits.

    Curtis, who played Lynda Drysdale in the first “Knives Out”, writes, “To clear up any rumors, the Thromby family is in family counseling and the therapist suggested they stay away from Benoit Blanc in the future.” She added her character “was fine as she kicked her loafer wearing p**ck of a husband, sorry @donjohnson to the curb.”

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    And then wrote, “Ransom is apparently in the knitting sweater business, a new skill he picked up in the slammer. Joni has some vaginal scented bath bomb, Walt is self publishing his memoir. NONE of us will be joining Mr. Blanc in Greece. As the family spokesperson we wish the filmmakers all our best in their new venture.”

    Don Johnson played Lynda’s husband, Richard Drysdale, in the first “Knives Out” movie. Chris Evans, Toni Collette and Michael Shannon portrayed Hugh Ransom Drysdale, Joni Thrombey and Walt Thrombey in respective order, and other cast members included Christopher Plummer, Keith Stanfield and Ana de Armas.

    It was revealed the first “Knives Out” sequel will be shooting in Greece later this year. This two follow-up deal Netflix made reportedly worth over $400 million, making it one of the biggest projects to hit the streaming service. In the meantime, its original film was released in 2019, and has since collected over $311 million worldwide.

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    'Godzilla vs Kong' Sets Pandemic Box Office Record With Monstrous Debut on Easter Weekend

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    The epic monster showdown movie exceeds expectations with an estimated $32.2 million for the three-day weekend, marking the biggest opening domestically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic era.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    “Godzilla vs Kong” is roaring on its opening weekend in North American box office. The Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. movie sets record for the biggest opening in the COVID-19 pandemic era, with an estimated $32.2 million for the three-day weekend.

    Taking advantage of the Easter holiday, the epic monster showdown film collected approximately $48.5 over the five-day Good Friday holiday period. The domestic sales were roughly double that of “Wonder Woman 1984” (also from WB), which previously held record for the best weekend opening in the pandemic era with $16.7 million.

    “This is the best news the theatrical side of the business has had in over a year,” said Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. He pointed out that the results proved a big budget sci-fi action extravaganza like “Godzilla vs Kong” is “tailor-made for the immersive and impactful experience that only the big screen can provide.”

    Joshua Grode, CEO of Legendary, added, “I think a big movie like this working should tell everyone if we are rational in how we release a title, there is an appetite for people to have a shared experience in theaters.” He said the decision to release the film theatrically wasn’t for the “faint of heart,” but that it was the “right movie for the moment.”

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    Jeff Goldstein, president of domestic distribution at Warner Bros, went on commenting what “Godzilla vs Kong” record-breaking opening means for the industry, “This is really significant. It is igniting a recovery.”

    Overseas, the Adam Wingard-directed pic, which opened a week earlier, added $71.6 million to its foreign gross for a global total of $285.4 million so far. The international gross on its second weekend saw a slim 37 percent drop from its $121.8 million opening weekend overseas, which is a pandemic-best at the foreign box office.

    Back to the domestic box office, another new release, horror pic “The Unholy”, debuts at No. 2 with an estimated $3.2 million. Last week’s new release and former champion “Nobody” trails close behind at No. 3 with approximately $3.1 million, dropping 55 percent despite opening in additional 107 theaters this week.

    “Raya and the Last Dragon” also loses two spots, placing fourth with additional $2 million. “Tom & Jerry” descends from No. 3 to round up the top five with approximately $1.4 million.

    Top 10 of North America Box Office (Apr. 02-04, 2021)

    “Godzilla vs Kong” – $32.2 million
    “The Unholy” – $3.2 million
    “Nobody” – $3.1 million
    “Raya and the Last Dragon” – $2.1 million
    “Tom & Jerry” – $1.4 million
    “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles” – $580,068
    “The Courier” – $452,201
    “Chaos Walking” – $380,000
    “The Croods: A New Age” – $210,000
    “French Exit” – $193,428

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    SAG Awards 2021: 'The Crown' and 'Schitt's Creek' Win Big – See Full TV Winners

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    At the award-giving event, which took place on Sunday, April 4 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, ‘The Crown’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ were named as the biggest winners as they brought home 2 awards each.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    The full list of TV winners at the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards is finally here. At the award-giving event, which took place on Sunday, April 4 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, “The Crown” and “Schitt’s Creek” were named as the biggest winners as they brought home 2 awards each.

    The Netflix drama chronicling the British royal family was announced as the winner of Drama Series Ensemble. It won over “Better Call Saul”, “Bridgerton”, “Lovecraft Country” and “Ozark”. As for Comedy Series Ensemble, the award went to “Schitt’s Creek” that successfully edged out “Dead to Me” and “The Flight Attendant”.

    Meanwhile, actress Gillian Anderson, who played Margaret Thatcher on “The Crown”, nabbed the award for Female Actor in a Drama Series. Jason Bateman was then presented with the trophy for Male Actor in a Drama Series for his stunning performance on “Ozark”.

    Joining the list of the winners that night was “Schitt’s Creek” star Catherine O’Hara who was named as the best comedy actress. Meanwhile, Male Actor in a Comedy Series award was presented to Jason Sudeikis for his performance on “Ted Lasso”.

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    Mark Ruffalo also nabbed one accolade as he was named the winner of Male Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries, thanks to “I Know This Much Is True”. That night also saw Anya Taylor-Joy winning Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries category for her portrayal of Beth Harmon on “The Queen’s Gambit”, beating Cate Blanchett (“Mrs. America”), Michaela Coel (“I May Destroy You”), Nicole Kidman (“The Undoing”) and Kerry Washington (“Little Fires Everywhere”).

    “I’m so unbelievably honored to be in this room, even though it’s not a room, it’s still mental. It was such a privilege to get to work with the playmakers I got to work with,” Anya said. “They were so beautiful and supportive and kind. A show isn’t made by one person, it’s made by everybody, and I’m just so, so grateful that I get to do this.”

    TV Stunt Team (Comedy or Drama) award went to “The Mandalorian”. Meanwhile, Chadwick Boseman won Best Actor as “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” led the movie winners.

    Full TV Winner List of 2021 SAG Awards:

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    SAG Awards 2021: Chadwick Boseman Nabs Best Actor as 'Ma Rainey's' Leads Movie Winner List

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    The trumpeter Levee Green depicter and his co-star Viola Davis pair up the trophies for Male and Female Actor in a Leading Role, while ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ bags the best ensemble prize.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    Chadwick Boseman’s talent has once again been recognized posthumously. The late actor nabbed Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards through his portrayal of trumpeter Levee Green in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”.

    As with his other posthumous awards this year, his wife Simone Ledward Boseman, accepted the honor on his behalf. “Thank you, God. Thank you Leroy and Carolyn Boseman,” she said before thanking his co-stars and “Ma Rainey” filmmakers. “If you see the world unbalanced, be a crusader that pushes heavily on the seesaw of the mind. That’s a quote by Chadwick Boseman. Thank you Screen Actors. Thank you, Chad.”

    The Netflix movie was a big winner at the SAG Awards with two prizes in total, including Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Viola Davis. Stunning in a neon green dress, she kept her co-star Boseman close to her heart as she delivered her speech from home.

    The 55-year-old actress sweetly kissed her husband Julius Tennon, who also dressed up in a suit and silver tie, before thanking the writer, August Wilson, and the “beautiful Chadwick Boseman.” She said, “Thank you, August for leaving a legacy to actors of color that we can relish for the rest of our life.”

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    She also honored her fellow nominees, including Carey Mulligan, Amy Adams, Vanessa Kirby and Frances McDormand, adding, “I couldn’t have been in better company, thank you so much.”

    Boseman was also nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Norman Earl Holloway in “Da 5 Bloods”, but lost it to Daniel Kaluuya. The “Judas and the Black Messiah” star dedicated the award to the late “Black Panther” star as well as Fred Hampton, the real-life Black Panther Illinois chairman he portrayed in the movie, saying, “This one’s for Chadwick Boseman and this one’s for Fred Hampton.”

    The Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role award went to Yuh-Jung Youn for her role in Korean-American film “Minari”. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” also bagged one award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, while “Wonder Woman 1984” won for the best stunt ensemble.

    The winners of the 2021 SAG Awards, which were chosen by fellow actors in the SAG-AFTRA, were announced on Easter Sunday, April 4. The event also handed out awards for outstanding performance by actors in TV.

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    'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' and 'Hamilton' Win Big at Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards

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    The Olivia Davis-starring movie and the Lin-Manuel Miranda-fronted musical lead the winners at the eighth annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards.

    Apr 5, 2021

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    “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”, “Hamilton”, “Bridgerton”, and “The Queen’s Gambit” were among the big winners at the eighth annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards on Saturday (03Apr21).

    There were also victories for “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)”, “Pinocchio”, “The Mandalorian”, “Schitt’s Creek”, and “Westworld” while Eddie Murphy picked up the Artisan Award for his “versatile four-decade acting career.”

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    Jennifer Garner, Ming-Na Wen, Maria Bakalova, and Temuera Morrison were among the star presenters who took part in the virtual prizegiving, hosted by Anthony Anderson, while Arsenio Hall handed Murphy his latest accolade.

    Emmy-winning make-up artist Matthew Mungle and hairstylist Terry Baliel received Lifetime Achievement honours.

    The full list of winners is:

    Best Contemporary Make-Up (Motion Picture): “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” – Deborah Lamia Denaver, Sabrina Wilson, Miho Suzuki & Cale Thomas
    Best Period and/or Character Make-Up (Motion Picture): “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” – Matiki Anoff, Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Carl Fullerton & Debi Young
    Best Special Make-Up Effects (Motion Picture): “Pinocchio” – Mark Coulier
    Best Contemporary Hair Styling (Motion Picture): “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” – Adruitha Lee, Cassie Russek, Margarita Pidgeon & Nikki Nelms
    Best Period Hair Styling &/or Character Hair Styling (Motion Picture): “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” – Mia Neal, Larry Cherry, Leah Loukas & Tywan Williams
    Best Contemporary Make-Up (Television): “Westworld” – Elisa Marsh, John Damiani, Jennifer Aspinall & Rachel Hoke
    Best Period and/or Character Make-Up (Television): “The Queen’s Gambit” – Daniel Parker
    Best Special Make-Up Effects (Television): “The Mandalorian” – Brian Sipe, Alexei Dmitriew, Samantha Ward & Scott Stoddard
    Best Contemporary Hair Styling (Television): “Schitt’s Creek” – Annastasia Cucullo & Ana Sorys
    Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling (Television): “Bridgerton” – Marc Pilcher, Lynda J. Pearce, Adam James Phillips & Tania Couper
    Best Contemporary Make-Up (Television): “Saturday Night Live” – Louie Zakarian, Amy Tagliamonti, Jason Milani & Joanna Pisani
    Best Period and/or Character Make-Up (Television): “Saturday Night Live” – Louie Zakarian, Amy Tagliamonti, Jason Milani & Rachel Pagani
    Best Contemporary Hair Styling (TV Special or Movie): “Dancing with the Stars” – Kimi Messina, Jani Kleinbard, Regina Rodriquez & Roma Goddard
    Best Period Hair Styling and/or Character Hair Styling (TV Special or Movie): “Hamilton” – Frederick Waggoner
    Best Make-Up (Daytime TV): “The Kelly Clarkson Show” – Jason McGlothin, Gloria Elias-Foeillet, Chanty LaGrana & Josh Foster
    Best Hair Styling (Daytime TV): “The Kelly Clarkson Show” – Roberto Ramos & Tara Copeland
    Best Make-Up (Children’s TV): “All That” – Michael Johnston, Melanie Mills, Tyson Fountaine & Nadege Schoenfeld
    Best Hair Styling (Children’s TV): “All That” – Joe Matke, Dwayne Ross & Theresa Broadnax
    Best Hair Styling (Theatre): “Hamilton” – Marcelo Donari & Robert Mrazik

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