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    Meghan Markle Takes Her Dispute With Piers Morgan to British Broadcasting Regulators

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    The Duchess of Sussex lodges an official complaint over Morgan’s controversial comments to Ofcom while also writing a letter to the ‘Good Morning Britain’ bosses.

    Mar 14, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has taken her dispute with former “Good Morning Britain” co-host Piers Morgan to British broadcasting regulators, filing an official complaint over his controversial remarks about her suicidal thoughts.
    The former actress, who is married to Prince Harry, was blasted by Morgan during Monday’s (08Mar21) episode of the breakfast show, the morning after the couple’s revealing tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey had aired in the U.S., insisting he “didn’t believe a word” she said about the royal family.
    In the TV sit down, Meghan recalled wanting to end her own life while she was pregnant with her son Archie after facing relentless, and often racist, attacks in the U.K. press as she struggled to adjust to life as a royal, but claimed palace officials denied her request to seek treatment.

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    Morgan’s dismissal of her mental health struggles prompted Meghan to lodge a formal complaint with network bosses at ITV, the home of “Good Morning Britain”. The newsman refused to apologise for his remarks on Tuesday and, after clashing with a colleague on air, he subsequently quit his job.
    Now it’s emerged that a representative for Meghan has also written to chiefs at regulatory group Ofcom about the situation, expressing concerns about Morgan’s attitude towards mental health in general, and how it could impact others needing help but afraid to speak out.
    “We can confirm receipt of a standards complaint made on behalf of the Duchess of Sussex,” a spokesman for Ofcom told the Daily Mail.
    Morgan’s comments had sparked widespread criticism and led to more 41,000 complaints to Ofcom.

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    Billy Crudup Quits 'The Flash'

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    The actor, who was originally cast to play Barry Allen’s father, has decided to pull out of the upcoming DC superhero movie fronted by Ezra Miller, citing scheduling conflicts.

    Mar 14, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Billy Crudup has dropped out of DC movie “The Flash” due to scheduling conflicts with his Apple TV Plus series “The Morning Show”.
    The 52-year-old was set to star as Henry Allen – the father of Barry Allen and his titular alter-ego – in the DC Extended Universe movie but has now left the production due to scheduling conflicts with the Apple drama, which also stars Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell.
    While Billy has left, Maribel Verdu has been cast as Barry’s mother in the movie.
    The movie features Ezra Miller as The Flash / Barry Allen, Sasha Calle as Supergirl, Ben Affleck as Batman, along with Michael Keaton also as Batman.

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    Kiersey Clemons has recently joined the cast as Iris West, who is set to be a romantic interest of The Flash.
    Meanwhile, four years ago Billy revealed he was unsure of when production would start, due to Ezra’s hectic schedule.
    When asked if he knew when “The Flash” would start filming, Billy said, “I don’t. It’s unclear at the moment. I think, Ezra’s schedule … Ezra’s a busy man, he’s very popular and excellent.”
    And it wasn’t just the busy schedule of Ezra that had a hand in delaying the movie, as the production suffered another setback when the movie’s director Rick Famuyiwa – who had been brought in to replace Seth Grahame-Smith – quit due to creative differences between himself and Warner Bros. studios.
    Andy Muschietti is now directing the movie, from a script written by Christina Hodson.

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    Wesley Snipes Jokes on Failure to Be Part of 'Coming to America' Cast: It Still Hurts

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    The ‘Blade’ star lost the role of hair care products heir Darryl Jenks to ‘ER’ actor Eriq La Salle for the 1988 movie classic, but has since redeemed himself by nailing General Izzi in ‘Coming 2 America’.

    Mar 13, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Wesley Snipes is thrilled he finally got the chance to co-star with Eddie Murphy in his “Coming to America” sequel after missing out on a supporting role in the original comedy.
    The “Blade” star auditioned for the part of hair care products heir Darryl Jenks in the 1988 movie classic, but lost out to “ER” actor Eriq La Salle, who was cast as Lisa McDowell’s ex-boyfriend, and faced off as Murphy’s onscreen love rival.
    “It still hurts, it’s [a] very sensitive thing…!” Snipes joked on U.S. talk show “The View”. “But that’s the crazy part of it because you never know what your journey’s going to be, and where you end up down the river when you’re in that river of opportunity.”
    “But if you stick around long enough, opportunity and blessings come by… I finally got to work with Eddie, again.”

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    The pair had also teamed up in 2018 for Netflix film “Dolemite Is My Name”, but starring as General Izzi in the new “Coming 2 America” release was a real blast, because in addition to returning stars Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, and Shari Headley, he also got to hang out with Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones, and Teyana Taylor.
    “Cheeks hurting and belly aching on the regular,” he shared about his experience on set, as he revealed he’s a big fan of former “Saturday Night Live” regular Jones, “And you know, that Leslie, she’s something else, she’s a force of nature! I had a fantastic time on this…”
    In another interview, Snipes opened up how he really feels about finally landing a role in “Coming” sequel. To Daily News, the 58-year-old admitted, “I’m giddy as a pig at Fatburger. I’m telling you, I’m happy. I wanted to be a part of that so bad, and James Earl Jones was in the original. For us theater thespians, he was an icon.”

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    Hugh Grant Blames Prostitute Arrest on Atrocious Performance in 'Nine Months'

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    The ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ star reflects on his infamous past, during which he was caught engaging in a sex act with Divine Brown in a parked car, when speaking on Marc Maron’s podcast.

    Mar 13, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Hugh Grant’s disappointment at his performance in romantic comedy “Nine Months” drove him to infamously hook up with a prostitute.
    The “Four Weddings and a Funeral” star was arrested in Los Angeles in 1995 after he was caught in a parked car engaging in a sex act with Divine Brown, and he admits the poor decision was prompted by his dismay at the quality of his work following a preview of the film.
    Speaking on the “WTF with Marc Maron” podcast, he said, “I was about to launch my first Hollywood film – my timing was impeccable. My problem was – that was my first Hollywood film and I’d just been to see it.”
    “The film was about to come out a week or two after that, and I had a bad feeling about it. I went to see a screening. Everyone in it was brilliant, but I was so atrocious that I was not in a good frame of mind…”
    Hugh drowned his sorrows at lunch and explained, “One thing led to another. I just was disappointed in myself. I don’t know what was going on.”

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    However, Hugh’s concerns about his performance in the movie – which also starred Julianne Moore, Robin Williams and Jeff Goldblum – didn’t appear to hurt its box office success, going on to bank $138.5 million (£99 million) worldwide.
    “The film did alright at the box office, in fact I think it did quite well, and that’s all Hollywood really cares about,” he shrugged. “They don’t care what you get up to so long as you make them money.”
    Hugh pleaded no contest to the criminal charge and was forced to pay a fine, while he was also placed on two years’ summary probation and ordered to complete an AIDS education program.
    At the time of the incident, Hugh had been dating Elizabeth Hurley, who stayed with him throughout the ordeal. They eventually separated five years later, although they remain close friends to this day.

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    Host Chris Harrison to Skip to Next Season of 'Bachelorette' Amid Racism Scandal

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    In a statement by Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment, it has been revealed that Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will take over Chris’ hosting duty for the next season of the dating show.

    Mar 13, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Fans will not be seeing Chris Harrison in the next season of “The Bachelorette”. In a statement by Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment on behalf of “The Bachelor” franchise, it has been revealed that Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will take over his place.
    “Chris Harrison will not be hosting the next season of The Bachelorette,” the joint statement, which was published on Friday, March 12, read. “We support Chris in the work that he is committed to doing. In his absence, former Bachelorettes Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will support the new Bachelorette through next season.”
    The statement continued, “As we continue the dialogue around achieving greater equity and inclusion within ‘The Bachelor’ franchise, we are dedicated to improving the BIPOC representation of our crew, including among the executive producer ranks. These are important steps in effecting fundamental change so that our franchise is a celebration of love that is reflective of our world.”
    In February, Chris announced his temporary exit from the franchise after he caught fire for defending “The Bachelor” current contestant Rachael Kirkconnell over her past racist behavior. “I have spent the last few days listening to the pain my words have caused, and I am deeply remorseful. My ignorance did damage to my friends, colleagues and strangers alike. I have no one to blame but myself for what I said and the way I spoke,” Chris said last month.

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    “To the Black community, to the BIPOC community: I am so sorry. My words were harmful. I am listening, and I truly apologize for my ignorance and any pain it caused you,” the TV host further pleaded. “To that end, I have consulted with Warner Bros. and ABC and will be stepping aside for a period of time and will not join for the ‘After the Final Rose special’.”
    During his first TV interview amid the scandal, Chris, however, assured fans that he would be back to the long-running dating reality TV franchise. “I plan to be back and I want to be back,” he told Michael Strahan during his appearance on “Good Morning America” earlier this month. “And I think this franchise can be an important beacon of change. I know that change is felt, not just by me, but by many others. And we are excited and willing to do the work to show that progress.”
    Chris also issued a new apology to Rachel Lindsay, stating, “I am saddened and shocked at how insensitive I was in that interview with Rachel Lindsay. I can’t believe I didn’t speak against antebellum parties, what they stand for. I didn’t say it then and I want to say it now: those parties are not OK, past, present, future.”
    “I didn’t speak from my heart. And that is to say that I stand against all forms of racism, and I am deeply sorry to Rachel Lindsay and to the black community… I am an imperfect man. I made a mistake and I own that. I believe that mistake doesn’t reflect who I am or what I stand for. I am committed to the progress not just for myself but also for the franchise,” he added.

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    'The Batman': Robert Pattinson Is Allegedly Difficult to Work With, Appears Intoxicated on Set

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    The ‘High Life’ actor is accused of continuously bringing troubles during production of the Matt Reeves-directed movie with his alleged behavior and hook-up with his co-star Zoe Kravitz.

    Mar 13, 2021
    AceShowbiz – It’s been no secret that the production of “The Batman” has faced a setback in the past due to Robert Pattinson’s COVID-19 diagnosis. And while the actor has been back working on the Matt Reeves-directed pic, he is now reported to be bringing more troubles on the set.
    The British stud is reportedly a pain to work with and often showing up drunk on the set. But as noted by YouTube personality and entertainment scooper Doomcock who reported Pattinson’s alleged behavior, this unverified story should be taken “with many grains of salt.”
    According to Doomcock’s source, the Cedric Diggory of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is difficult to get to the set and when he actually is there, his usual appearance is intoxicated. His alleged drinking behavior reportedly caused a major rift between between all factions of the production as they are way behind schedule.
    It’s said that Warner Bros. has added more pressure on Reeves “to get it done” and there was purportedly a Zoom meeting between the director and Warner Bros. executives that ended up in a shouting match. Not letting it out of control, WB is said to be sending over reps to help Reeves handle Pattinson and any other issues that may arise.
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    Moreover, the 34-year-old actor is reported to be having a fling with his co-star Zoe Kravitz. The source claims the two stars had a passionate rendezvous on the hood of the Batmobile and this allegedly has led to the Catwoman depicter being pregnant.
    The hookup allegation was first brought forward by imageboard website 4chan, which said that the report came from a source on the set. The source claimed that he, along with Reeves and a few workers, caught Pattinson and Kravitz in the middle of their support tryst, and Reeves was so mad that he interrupted the act.
    The filmmaker then allegedly told Pattinson in a rage, “You are the most entitled narcissistic actor I’ve ever worked with, you go back to work, we finish filming in March and then we are done. I don’t want to ever work with you after this film.”
    The source additionally said that Pattinson and Kravitz’s passionate relationship has been going on since October 2020, two months before she filed for divorce from her husband Karl Gusman after 19 months of marriage.
    Neither the actor’s camp nor Warner Bros. has addressed the rumors of his supposed behavior on set. The movie, meanwhile, is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on March 4, 2022.

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    Holly Robinson Peete Accuses Sharon Osbourne of Saying That She's 'Too Ghetto' for 'The Talk'

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    Holly actually isn’t the first to accuse Sharon of making such comments as back in 2012, fellow former ‘The Talk’ co-host Leah Remini echoed her allegations against the wife of Ozzy Osbourne.

    Mar 13, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Holly Robinson Peete claimed that Sharon Osbourne had something to do with the fact that her contract on “The Talk” was not renewed. The former co-host of the morning talk show, who was among the show’s original panelists alongside Sarah Gilbert, Julie Chen, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Leah Remini, shared on a tweet that Sharon said she wasn’t fit for the show because she was “too ghetto.”
    “I’m old enough to remember when Sharon complained that I was too ‘ghetto’ for #theTalk…then I was gone,” the 56-year-old wrote on Twitter on Friday, March 12. “I bring this up now [because] I was mortified watching the disrespectful, condescending tone she took w/her co-host, who remained calm & respectful because…she HAD to.”

    Holly Robinson Peete claimed Sharon Osbourne got her fired for being ‘too ghetto.’

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    Prior to this, Holly responded to a fan writing on Wednesday, “No one listened when Holly Robinson Peete called out Sharon Osbourne’s thinly veiled racism. And now it’s right here on Twitter for all to see. Believe Black women.” Writing back to the person, Holly said, “The question is if someone defends, excuses or protects racist behavior is that ever OK?… I don’t think so.”
    Holly actually isn’t the first to accuse Sharon of making such comments. Back in 2012, Leah alleged that Sharon got her and Holly fired from “The Talk” because she thought they were “ghetto.” Sharon vehemently denied the claims at the time, writing on Twitter, “In response to Leah Remini’s continuous comments that I had her fired from @TheTalk_CBS, let me just go on the record to say, I had absolutely nothing to do w her departure from the show & have no idea why she continues to take to Twitter to spread this false gossip. Leah knows that I have never been in the position to hire or fire anyone on the show.”
    Holly’s new tweet about the allegations against Sharon arrived after the latter was under fire following her heated argument with co-host Sheryl Underwood. In a recent episode of the show, Sheryl called the wife of Ozzy Osbourne racist for defending Piers Morgan who is known for verbally attacking Duchess Meghan Markle.
    “I very much feel like I’m about to be put in the electric chair because I have a friend, who many people think is a racist, so that makes me a racist?” Sharon questioned while in tears. “Don’t try and cry because if anybody should be crying, it should be me,” Sheryl told her.

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    Joe Manganiello Annoyed as 'Deathstroke' Is Not Seen as Priority After Numerous Setbacks

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    The former ‘True Blood’ actor has been left frustrated by multiple delays in the Warner Brothers attempt to bring DC Comics supervillain Slade Wilson the big screen.

    Mar 13, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Joe Manganiello has been left frustrated over his struggle to play DC Comics supervillain Deathstroke on the big screen after having project after project cancelled.
    The actor is set to appear in the role as the DC Extended Universe villain and his alter ego Slade Wilson in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”, but revealed his exasperation that previous attempts to fit the character into the universe – such as in the “Suicide Squad” sequel – never materialised.
    Joe explained, “There were like, four or five different versions of Suicide Squad 2 that I was put on hold for.”
    “(We were) waiting for one actor to free up and we were gonna go. That happened like, four or five times and never came to fruition… There was a Zak Penn script; then there was the Gavin (O’Connor) version; there was a version with Will Smith, without Will Smith; there was just me and Will Smith. It just went on and on.”

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    The “Magic Mike” star also revealed that a planned origin project that he had written for Deathstroke was cancelled by Warner Bros. bosses, as he made a sarcastic reference to the acclaimed Todd Phillips film “Joker”, which won Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar at last year’s (20) ceremony.
    Joe told the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, “It was not seen as a priority to make a $40 million movie about a villain origin story in which you show the backstory. That would never work! That would never make a billion dollars and get someone an Oscar. Never!”
    Deathstroke will appear with a different haircut in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”, which premieres on U.S. streaming service HBO Max next week (18Mar21), and Joe revealed that he came up with the idea to shave the supervillain’s head and leave him with a white mohawk.
    Joe said, “Part of living with the character for four years, thinking maybe around the next bend you’re gonna get to play him, you can’t help but percolate.”
    “In the treatment I wrote, the standalone, at the end of the film, I always envisioned him shaving his head into some kind of war-like, almost borderline suicide mission (style). I explained that to Zack and he said, ‘Great, let’s do it.’ ”

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