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    Alex Pettyfer to Bring Late John Bindon Back to Life in 'The Chelsea Cowboy'

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    The new biopic, which will be helmed by ‘Waiting for Anya’ director Ben Cookson, will chronicle the British actor’s rise from his rough childhood to his life as an actor and lothario.

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Actor Alex Pettyfer is stepping into the shoes of British actor and tough guy John Bindon for a new biopic.
    The “Magic Mike” star has been tapped to lead “The Chelsea Cowboy”, which will chronicle Bindon’s rise from his rough childhood to his life as an actor and lothario, who enjoyed romances with former Playboy model Serena Williams and actress/model Vicki Hodge, as well as an alleged dalliance with Princess Margaret at her Caribbean retreat.
    The “Get Carter” hardman was also famously hired to provide security for rockers Led Zeppelin on their U.S. tour in 1977, but he was fired for fighting backstage, and just a year later, his ties to the criminal underground led to his 1978 trial for the murder of London gangster Johnny Darke.
    He was acquitted after claiming self-defense, but the legal drama damaged his reputation as an actor and he became a recluse, before dying from cancer in 1993, aged 50.

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    “Waiting for Anya” director Ben Cookson will shoot the project, which has been written by Leon Butler.
    In a statement to Deadline, Cookson said, “I am delighted to have Alex onboard and more than excited to see what he brings to the role of John Bindon – a complex, artistic yet brutal, loveable-rogue who charmed paupers and princesses alike in London’s vibrant sixties and seventies.”
    Pettyfer himself has shared his excitement over his casting through an Instagram post. Sharing a screenshot of Deadline’s report on his involvement, the 30-year-old wrote in the caption, “Very Excited to be filming this one later this year back in [Great Britain] I can promise you all this one is gonna be a wild ride!!! Check out my stories to read the full article.”

    Production is set to begin in September 2021.

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    Fans 'Pissed' After Being Misled by 'RHONJ' Trailer

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    The said promo appears to hint that Melissa Gorga may be cheating on her husband Joe as Teresa Giudice says, ‘Last night, the owner of the restaurant asked Melissa for her number.’

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Bravo is under fire after unveiling a trailer for “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” season 11. Fans have taken to Twitter to slam the TV network for its misleading edit regarding Melissa Gorga’s relationship with her husband Joe Gorga in the said trailer.
    The promo appeared to hint that Melissa could be cheating on Joe. “Last night, the owner of the restaurant asked Melissa for her number,” cast member Teresa Giudice said in the trailer before the camera panned to Melissa who was texting someone.
    However, in a new preview that was released on Wednesday, March 3, it was revealed that the plot point was only a prank. Feeling played, viewers quickly took to social media to put Bravo on blast over the misleading edit. “Me when I realise the Melissa cheating story line is a joke,” one person wrote on the blue bird app.

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    “Not Melissa ‘cheating’ being a prank I’m so pissed at these editors lol,” another user said. “When you realize Bravo pranked you by editing the #RHONJ season 11 trailer to make it look like there was a ‘Melissa is cheating’ storyline, even though it was all just a joke. #RHONJ,” one fan posted.
    While the cheating is nothing but a prank, Melissa did speak about the struggle in her marriage to Teresa’s brother Joe. “Listen, I’m not gonna deny that we went through a rough, like year-and-a-half, and I would say it started right before the pandemic,” she told Page Six back in February.
    “I feel like as I become more and more independent in certain ways, it really is a struggle for him. I hate that. It shouldn’t be a struggle and it really is. And we really go through it and we’re very raw and real and honest with it. So you’re going to have to see how that all unfolds. But it’s very real for us,” Melissa, who shares daughter Antonia (15), sons Gino (13) and Joey (10) with Joe, shared.

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    Eddie Murphy Says 'Terminator' Inspired Him to Make 'Coming 2 America'

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    ‘The Nutty Professor’ star recalls how he got an idea for the sequel to his 1988 comedy after watching Arnold Schwarzenegger de-age in a scene in the ‘Terminator’ movie.

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – As unlikely as it sounds, “Coming 2 America” was partly inspired by a “Terminator” movie. Ahead of the release of the comedy sequel, Eddie Murphy has revealed how he got an idea for the follow-up to 1988’s “Coming to America” after watching Arnold Schwarzenegger de-age in a scene in one of the movies from the sci-fi action film franchise around six years ago.
    “You know what happened, I was watching, one of those ‘Terminator’ movies with Schwarzenegger and they used the special effect where they made him really young,” Murphy tells Yahoo Entertainment. “I was like, ‘If they did that, we could do a scene where we’re young’ … and that was the piece that made it all sort of fall into place.” The comedian was likely referring to 2016’s “Terminator: Genisys”.
    Prior to that, Murphy never thought about making a sequel to “Coming to America” despite fans’ wish for one. “When we finished the original ‘Coming to America’, it ended on ‘they live happily ever after,’ so we never thought about doing a sequel,” he admits. “You know, usually sequels come a year or after the original movie, so we never thought about it.”

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    “But then ‘Coming to America’ became part of the culture, and little lines from the movie, and catchphrases like ‘Sexual Chocolate’ [took off], and people dress up as the characters [for Halloween]. It just stayed around,” he explains how the movie stays relevant after more than 30 years.
    “Coming 2 America” did use CGI for a scene that features de-aged Murphy and Arsenio Hall. The said scene is a flashback to the time Akeem and Semmi visited a club in search of a bride-to-be for the former. There, they met the overzealous Mary Junson (Leslie Jones), who introduced Akeem to weed shortly before their one-night stand.
    The CGI apart, Murphy and Hall still had to spend hours in the makeup chairs to reprise their other characters, including the barbershop’s Morris, Saul and Clarence, the Rev. Brown and fan-favorite Randy Watson. “It’s the same exact long, drawn-out, five hours in the makeup process,” Murphy says of the transformation process. “That didn’t get any easier.”
    “Coming 2 America” is now available for stream on Amazon Prime Video.

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    'Friends' Reunion Due to Start Filming in a Month

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    According to one of the returning cast members David Schwimmer, the much-anticipated ‘Friends’ reunion will start shooting ‘in a little over a month’ after getting delayed due to pandemic.

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – David Schwimmer has confirmed the “Friends” reunion will begin filming soon.
    The actor has revealed the long awaited anniversary special of the iconic television series – which also features Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and Courteney Cox – will finally start filming “in a little over a month” after being delayed from May 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    Speaking to Andy Cohen on SiriusXM, he said, “Oh, it’s happening. Actually, in a little over a month, I’m heading out to Los Angeles. So, finally, I mean, we figured out a way to film it safely, and there’s going to be a portion of it that we film outside because of, you know, for safety protocols.”

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    Meanwhile, Jennifer previously insisted the reunion special will be “even more exciting” because of the delay.
    “Unfortunately it’s very sad that we had to move it again,” she said. “It was, ‘How do we do this with live audiences?’ This is not a safe time. Period. That’s the bottom line. It’s not a safe time to do it … It’s going to be super.”
    “You know what? This has also given us more time to make it even more exciting and more fun than it would have been. So I choose to see it as the glass is half-full that it got postponed. Look, we’re not going anywhere. You’re never going to get rid of ‘Friends’, sorry. You’re stuck with us for life guys.”

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    Prince William and Queen Elizabeth II Think Meghan and Harry's Interview Is 'Unfair'

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    A source also shares that the British royals are ‘furious’ about what might be revealed in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey.

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – It is just days before “Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special” airs on March 7. According to a new report, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth II are not entirely happy with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s tell-all interview as they’re worried that it will badly affect their image.
    “They feel that by sharing [Harry and Meghan’s] side of the story, the entire royal family will be painted in an unfair way,” an insider claims to Us Weekly. The source also adds that the royals are “furious” about what might be revealed in the interview.
    Meghan and Harry indeed seemingly will drop some bombshell revelation in the sit-down with Oprah Winfrey for the CBS special. A new trailer saw the Duchess of Sussex accusing the Palace of “perpetuating falsehoods” about her and her husband.

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    “I don’t know how they could expect that after all of this time, we would still just be silent if there is an active role that the firm is playing in perpetuating falsehoods about us,” the former “Suits” star said. “And if that comes with risk of losing things – I mean, there’s a lot that’s been lost already.”
    Harry also got candid in a previous promo as Oprah teased about “some pretty shocking things.” The British prince later talked about his concern when it came to his wife’s safety. “My biggest concern was history repeating itself. I’m really relieved and happy to be sitting here, talking to you with my wife by my side because I can’t begin to imagine what it must have been for her going through this process by herself all these years ago,” he told the host.
    “Oprah with Meghan and Harry” is set to feature Oprah speaking with “Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage, motherhood, philanthropic work to how she is handling life under intense public pressure.” Prince Harry will join them later as they speak about their move to the United States and their future hopes and dreams for their expanding family.

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    Janet Jackson Documentary In the Works for 2022

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    A major four-hour project, which is tentatively called ‘Janet’, is reportedly being developed to chronicle the life and career of the ‘Rhythm Nation’ singer.

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Janet Jackson is the latest pop superstar to get the documentary treatment – Lifetime and A&E bosses in the U.S. will simulcast a new four-hour film across two nights in 2022.
    The movie, tentatively titled “Janet”, will hit the small screen to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Jackson’s debut album.
    The documentary will chronicle her “musical success as well as her tumultuous private life,” according to a press release, and the reclusive star will discuss her controversial 2004 Super Bowl appearance with Justin Timberlake, when she flashed a breast, and the death of her brother, Michael.
    Deadline sources claim bosses at British production company Workerbee have been filming Jackson for over three years and have been granted exclusive access to archival footage, which will appear in the film.

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    Meanwhile, Justin recently apologized to Janet and former girlfriend Britney Spears for “failing” in his treatment of both women in the past.
    It was the NSYNC star who ripped off part of Janet’s corset, causing her boob to be exposed at the Super Bowl. He, however, distanced himself from the incident, leaving Janet to bear the brunt of the fallout which has plagued her career ever since.
    “I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right,” he said. “I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.”
    Janet hasn’t responded to his apology. Instead, she addressed her fans by thanking them for their support as her album “Control” was back at the top of the chart after 35 years.

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    Chris Harrison Determined to Return to 'The Bachelor' After Defending Contestant's Racist Past

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    The reality TV show host plans and wants to be back on the popular dating show as a host after apologizing for defending Rachael Kirkconnell over her racist past.

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Chris Harrison, the popular host of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette”, hopes to return to the U.S. dating shows after stepping down amid a race row.
    Harrison was hammered by critics after he defended “The Bachelor” contestant Rachael Kirkconnell against claims suggesting that some of her social media posts had been racist.
    Kirkconnell, who is one of the finalists on the current season of the show, was slammed for posting photos of herself appearing in front of a Confederate flag – considered a link to slavery by many – and at an antebellum-themed party, which appeared to honour an age when indentured servitude for African-Americans was widespread in the Deep South.
    Harrison took aim at Rachael’s critics during an interview with former “The Bachelorette” star Rachel Lindsay, claiming the “woke police” were out to get her.
    Days after the interview aired, Chris apologised and announced he was temporarily stepping down as the host of the dating shows but, in a new interview with “Good Morning America”, he made it clear he plans to return.

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    “I plan to be back and I want to be back,” he said. “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.”
    He also issued a new apology, 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.”
    Harrison also turned on his fans, who have criticised Lindsay, blaming her for the host’s decision to step down.
    “To anyone who is throwing hate towards Rachel Lindsay, please stop,” he added. “It’s unacceptable.”

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    Billie Holiday Biopic Wins Big at 2021 Movies for Grownups Awards

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    ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ directed by Lee Daniels and fronted by Andra Day has scored the top prize at the AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards.

    Mar 5, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Lee Daniels’ “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday” has been crowned Best Picture at the AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards.
    The biopic, starring Golden Globe winner Andra Day as the jazz icon, claimed the top honour at the annual event while Sophia Loren was named Best Actress for “The Life Ahead” and Anthony Hopkins took home Best Actor for “The Father”.
    Supporting awards went to Jodie Foster (“The Mauritanian”) and Demian Bichir (“Land”).
    “The Trial of the Chicago 7”, which headed into the ceremony with six nominations, was the only film to emerge with two accolades – Best Director and Best Screenwriter for Aaron Sorkin – while Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods”, which also had six nods, landed just one prize, for Best Buddy Picture, and Regina King’s feature film directorial debut, “One Night in Miami…”, earned the Best Ensemble title.

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    Awards season favourites “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “Nomadland” were among the nominees shut out at the Movies for Grownups Awards, which celebrates releases suitable for the 50 and over audience, although “Minari” won Best Intergenerational and “Mank” landed Best Time Capsule.
    For the first time in the ceremony’s history, event officials also celebrated TV and streaming projects, with “This Is Us” claiming Best Series and “The Queen’s Gambit” scoring Best TV Movie/Limited Series.
    Following up on the show’s Golden Globe wins, “Schitt’s Creek” star Catherine O’Hara won Best Actress (TV/Streaming) while Mark Ruffalo landed Best Actor (TV/Streaming) for “I Know This Much Is True”.
    The winners will be feted during a virtual ceremony on 28 March (21) when George Clooney will receive the Career Achievement honour.

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