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      J.K. Rowling Under Fire by L.G.B.T.Q. Groups Over Tweets

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      J.K. Rowling, the creator of the popular “Harry Potter” series, came under fire from L.G.B.T.Q. groups after she took aim at an article that referred to “people who menstruate.”The online op-ed article posted last month, with the title “Creating a More Equal Post-Covid-19 World for People Who Menstruate,” highlighted some of the risks faced by primary caretakers, “particularly women in the household and health care workers,” during the coronavirus pandemic.The article explored how women still need “menstrual materials, safe access to toilets, soap, water and private spaces” during lockdown conditions.“An estimated 1.8 billion girls, women and gender nonbinary persons menstruate, and this has not stopped because of the pandemic,” wrote the authors of the article, which was published on the media platform Devex.com.On Saturday, Ms. Rowling wrote on Twitter, where she has 14.5 million followers: “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?” More

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      Diana Ross' Daughter Reluctant to Sing in New Movie for Fears of Being Compared to Legendary Mom

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      Tracee Ellis Ross reveals she was initially afraid of showing off her vocals in ‘The High Note’ because she’s afraid of being compared to her Motown star mother.
      Jun 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Diana Ross was reduced to tears after hearing daughter Tracee Ellis Ross’ songs from her forthcoming movie “The High Note”.
      The 47-year-old “Black-ish” star is set to appear as singer Grace Davis in the new movie and, speaking to Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper, she opened up on the “I’m Coming Out” hitmaker’s reaction to her vocal recordings.
      While Diana hadn’t seen the movie at the time of the conversation, Tracee recalled, “I picked her up and we sat in my car. We were holding hands and crying as the songs played. It was a special moment.”
      While the star was met with approval from Diana, she confessed she “thought it was unfair I was being asked to sing” over fears she’d be compared to her Motown legend mum.
      However, she reflected she found it easy to distance herself from the “Chain Reaction” star in the studio – because Diana always kept her music and family life separate.
      “My mom recorded while we were sleeping, so she could be available when we were awake,” she said. “So, I didn’t get to sit and sleep in a recording studio.”
      “I knew where the mic was, but I didn’t know what the controls were for. For Christ’s sake, doesn’t someone just press the red button?!” she joked
      Tracee performs six numbers in the movie, also starring Dakota Johnson, which is available digitally now.

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      'Star Wars' Composer John Williams Lauded at Princess of Asturias Awards

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      Along with fellow composer Ennio Morricone, the ‘Star Wars’ composer receives the arts prize at the prestigious event for his extensive works in movie industry.
      Jun 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Revered composers John Williams and Ennio Morricone have been feted as part of Spain’s prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards in recognition of their work in film.
      The musicians were chosen to receive the arts prize for having “enriched hundreds of films with their talent.”
      In a statement released on Friday, June 5, 2020, the jury members in charge of deciding the winners explained the two “demonstrate complete mastery of composition as well as narrative, building emotion, tension and lyricism at the service of cinematographic images.”
      American composer Williams is known for his work in the “Star Wars” franchise as well as Steven Spielberg movies “Jaws”, “Jurassic Park”, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”, and the “Indiana Jones” series while some of Italian maestro Morricone’s most recognised scores feature in director Sergio Leone’s films “The Good”, “The Bad & The Ugly”, and “Once Upon a Time in the West”.

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      Whoopi Goldberg Lends Voice to Short Animated Film About Climate Crisis

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      Speaking of ‘The Gigantic Change’, co-director George Lewin recalls being left in shock when the Hollywood legend agreed to take part in the three-minute movie.
      Jun 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Whoopi Goldberg has partnered with Extinction Rebellion activists on a new short film aimed at helping to combat the climate crisis.
      The Hollywood legend lent her voice to “The Gigantic Change”, a three-minute animated movie about the perils of climate change, in honour of World Environment Day on Friday, June 05.
      George Lewin, who co-directed the short with Nicola Jane Francis, was shocked when Whoopi, a former UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and one of only 15 people in history to join the EGOT club by winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award, agreed to take part in the film.
      “Her (Goldberg’s) iconic voice (would) bring a perfect sense of gravitas to the performance,” director Lewin explained to Variety. “Plus she is outspoken on environmental issues and had the potential to inspire many of her followers to take action. So we sent the script to her agent, and she came back quickly saying ‘I’m in.’ We couldn’t believe it.”
      Whoopi voices a grandmother from the future who reads a story about how humans cleaned up the planet to rescue humans and other species from the devastating effects of the climate crisis.
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      The movie can be viewed at TheGiganticChange.com.

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      Sam Mendes Says U.K. Theater Industry Is in 'Grave Danger' Following Pandemic

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      The ‘Skyfall’ director urges the British government to put together a ‘rescue package’ to save the the theater industry in the United Kingdom from disappearing altogether.
      Jun 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Director Sam Mendes has implored British government officials to put together a “rescue package” to save the U.K. theatre industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
      The COVID-19 outbreak has brought the live events sector to a standstill since March 2020 and without productions to put on, many venues and companies are facing the prospect of going out of business – unless authorities step in and lend their support.
      In a Financial Times op-ed, published on Friday, June 5, 2020, Mendes, who has found success in film and on the stage, declares the coronavirus crisis “the biggest challenge to Britain’s cultural life since the outbreak of the Second World War,” explaining theatre and live entertainment are in “grave danger” of disappearing altogether.
      He notes how streaming services have surged in popularity during the lockdown period, with many of the cast and crewmembers featured in streaming content getting their start in the theatre world, which he describes as “an ecosystem that supports us all.”
      “It would be deeply ironic if the streaming services – Netflix, Amazon Prime et al – should be making lockdown millions from our finest acting, producing, writing and directing talent, while the very arts culture that nurtured that talent pool is allowed to die,” he shares as he calls on streaming company bosses to “use a fraction of their Covid-19 windfall” to benefit those in the performing arts.
      Mendes goes on to outline his proposal for saving the industry, including a tax relief programme, calling for a government fund to help struggling freelancers and self-employed artists, and suggesting politicians in charge view theatre as potential financial investment. “This is not a request for a handout, or for long-term life support,” he maintained. “It is an offer for the government to become partners in a successful business.”
      London’s West End is expected to remain shuttered until at least August 2, 2020 amid continued coronavirus concerns.

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      Mark Hamill Moves 'Star Wars' Superfan to Tears With Surprise Meet-and-Greet

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      The Luke Skywalker depicter has surprised a healthcare worker who’s also a loyal devotee of ‘Star Wars’ with a virtual meet-and-greet on the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted late night show.
      Jun 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actor Mark Hamill reduced a California nurse to tears on Thursday, Jun2e 4, 2020 after surprising the “Star Wars” superfan with a virtual meet-and-greet.
      San Diego resident Chloe Ducos was invited to appear on late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” as part of the host’s #HealthCareHero segment through which he spotlights essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
      During the remote interview, the chat turned to Ducos’ love of all things “Star Wars”, revealing she had seen each of the sci-fi blockbusters more than 10 times – prompting Kimmel to bring Luke Skywalker actor Hamill into the conversation.
      “Oh my God! Hi!” Ducos said as the Star Wars theme music played in the background.
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      “The force is strong with you,” Hamill responded as the nurse became visibly emotional.
      “I applaud you for having seen the Star Wars movies more than I have,” he quipped, before heaping praise on Ducos for her hard work at a coronavirus testing centre.
      “I’ve been reading about all you’ve done, six years as a nurse, teaching at night, you’re in the (testing) tents,” Hamill continued. “I mean, that’s so great. I mean to me, I’m a pretend hero, you’re the real life hero. So thank you for your service.”
      “I’m having (heart) palpitations and I’m crying!” Ducos exclaimed as she fought back tears.
      Kimmel and Hamill had extra surprises in store for the nurse as the TV presenter then announced she would be receiving $10,000 as part of the #PayPalItForward initiative, while her co-workers would also be receiving vouchers from officials at the PayPal payment app.
      Meanwhile, Hamill revealed he would be sending a signed lightsaber to Ducos to show his appreciation for her longtime support.
      “To me, Star Wars fans are more than just fans, they’re more like family…, and may the force be with you, always,” he said.

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      Oscars Accused of Snubbing 'Selma' After Cast Members Staged Police Brutality Protest at Premiere

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      According to actor David Oyelowo, the members of The Academy used their privilege to block the Ava DuVernay-directed film because they’re unhappy with the cast’s protest against Racism.
      Jun 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) objected to the cast of “Selma” ‘s police brutality protest at the film’s premiere, which resulted in it being snubbed at the 2015 Oscars, actor David Oyelowo has shared.
      Oyelowo starred as civil rights icon Martin Luther King in the 2014 film, directed by Ava DuVernay, which tells the story of the historic 1965 marches by civil-rights advocates during which they were clubbed and tear-gassed by state troopers.
      Speaking during the latest edition of Screen’s Screen Talks live Q&A series, the British actor recalled how he and his castmates’ tribute to Eric Garner, an African-American man who died after a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer put him in a chokehold during an arrest, subsequently upset Academy members, who decide on the Oscar nominations.
      “Six years ago,” he said, “Selma coincided with Eric Garner being murdered. That was the last time we were in a place of ‘I Can’t Breathe.’ ”
      “I remember at the premiere of Selma us wearing ‘I Can’t Breathe’ T-shirts in protest. Members of the Academy called in to the studio and our producers saying, ‘How dare they do that? Why are they stirring S-*-*-T?’ and ‘We are not going to vote for that film because we do not think it is their place to be doing that.’ ”
      Selma did pick up nominations for Best Picture and Best Original Song, with John Legend and Common taking home the latter prize, but no black actors were among the 20 nominees for acting prizes that year.
      “It’s part of why that film didn’t get everything that people think it should’ve got and it birthed #OscarsSoWhite,” continued Oyelowo. “They used their privilege to deny a film on the basis of what they valued in the world.”
      DuVernay backed Oyelowo’s claims, tweeting in response, “True story.” And on Friday, June 5, 2020 the Academy replied to DuVernay, writing, “Ava & David, we hear you. Unacceptable. We’re committed to progress.”

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      James Corden Dissed by Andrew Lloyd Webber Over His 'Cats' Performance

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      The ‘Late Late Show’ host is criticized by the famed theater director over his onscreen performance in the 2019 musical film after the actor says he has no desire to watch the critically-panned movie.
      Jun 6, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he wasn’t a fan of James Corden’s performance in the movie adaptation of his musical “Cats”.
      The British actor turned chat show host played Bustopher Jones in Tom Hooper’s film, which was critically-panned upon its release. And as he screened the filmed 1998 version of “Cats” in memory of his late cat Mika, who was killed last month, May 2020, Andrew also provided a live commentary for fans – during which he didn’t hold back as he slammed James’ portrayal of Bustopher.
      “Bustopher without interruption, as I wrote it,” he said of the character in the 1998 version. “Do not be beguiled by other versions. Other versions with unfunny interpolations which I begged to be cut out. I did manage to get the worst of them removed. I cannot tell you how absolutely un-Eliot it all was in this song.”
      T. S. Eliot penned “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” – a book of light poems which inspired Lloyd Webber to write “Cats”.
      Lloyd Webber’s comments come after Corden opened up about the film’s poor reception during an interview with the New Yorker, admitting that he hadn’t actually watched the movie himself.
      “I can’t imagine I’ll see it,” he said. “It’s important to say I had the best time making it. At some point you have to go, How am I going to judge my own experience? Am I only going to have enjoyed something if it was successful?”

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