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Admitting that she came close from pulling out of the drama series, the ‘Bridesmaids’ actress reveals it was her eldest daughter’s reasoning that convinced her to make the big move amid the pandemic.

Nov 19, 2020
AceShowbiz – Actress Melissa McCarthy almost pulled out of starring in upcoming TV drama series “Nine Perfect Strangers” after discovering producers wanted to move the shoot from Los Angeles to Australia.
The “Bridesmaids” star didn’t want to uproot her two daughters from their family base in California in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, until her eldest, 13-year-old Vivian, pointed out that officials Down Under had been much more successful than U.S. leaders in their efforts to contain the spread of the virus.
“We were gonna shoot in L.A., and then someone said, ‘Maybe because of COVID, do you want to go to Australia?’ ” McCarthy recalled on U.S. breakfast show “Today”. “I was like, ‘That’s crazy! I can’t move my family! You guys are nuts!'”
The funnywoman shared her disbelief at the proposal with Vivian, who was forced to do all her schooling online, and it was the teen who suggested making the big move for the duration of the production.
“I’m like, ‘Some maniac said, ‘Do you wanna go to Australia?’ ‘ and she was like, ‘Isn’t that one of the safest places in the world (right now)? Shouldn’t we go, today?’ ” McCarthy shared.

Vivian’s reasoning was enough to convince McCarthy and her husband, actor/filmmaker Ben Falcone, to head to Australia, where, until recently, there hadn’t been an outbreak of positive cases for months due to strict lockdown rules.

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“Literally because she was so open to it, we’re here in a COVID-free place, which we totally understand how incredibly lucky we are (sic),” explained the actress, who also shares 10-year-old Georgette with Falcone.
“We’re here, (the kids) are back in school – real school – and everyone does all the protocols and we all live within the protocols, but there’s no COVID (sic), because they were like, bada** about it… It’s great.”
“I feel like we got hit with the lucky stick…,” she added.
McCarthy’s comments emerged as authorities in South Australia introduced new restrictions at midnight on Wednesday (November 18), forcing all schools, bars, and eateries to close, with outdoor exercise in public spaces banned and face masks now mandatory.
More than 27,000 people in Australia have battled the coronavirus, with just over 900 deaths, compared to the U.S., where the death toll surpassed 250,000 this week, with more than 11.4 million cases recorded to date.
“Nine Perfect Strangers”, based on the book of the same name by “Big Little Lies” author Liane Moriarty, also stars Nicole Kidman and Luke Evans, and focuses on the clients of a high-end health and wellness retreat.
It is expected to debut on streaming service Hulu in 2021.

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The British actress herself admits that playing the late mother of Prince William and Prince Harry is daunting, convincing herself, ‘This is ‘The Crown’ ‘s version of Diana.’

Nov 19, 2020
AceShowbiz – “The Crown” season 4 premiered to mixed reviews from viewers. Some praised Emma Corrin’s portrayal of beloved British royal family member Lady Diana, while some others were critical of the plot. In response to the backlash, Corrin admitted that this was a “difficult” situation.
During her appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show” on November 16, the actress was asked about recent reports about how royal family and members of British Parliament were not happy with the series’ depiction of Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles.
“I think for everyone in ‘The Crown’, we always try and remind everyone that the series that we’re in is fictionalized, to a great extent,” she shared. “Obviously, it has its roots in reality and in some fact, but Peter Morgan’s scripts are works of fiction.”
However, Corrin could understand that some people might have difficulty in taking a narrative about a real-life figure. “At the same time, I understand why people would be upset because this is history,” she explained. “And even with Diana, it’s still very much fresh, I suppose–everything that happened. So I do really understand if people would be upset.”

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“We approach these people that we play as characters, which is why it’s such a joyous job because Peter writes such rich and complex characters. And as an actor, it’s such a joy to really bring a lot to them,” she added.
Corrin herself admitted that playing the late mother of Prince William and Prince Harry was daunting. “This is ‘The Crown’ ‘s version of Diana,” she convinced herself. “That really changed it for me. It doesn’t remove the pressure and the responsibility that I feel, but it made it more manageable to do the role.”
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Prior to this, it was reported that Prince Williams wasn’t happy with how his parents were portrayed on the hit Netflix series. “The Duke of Cambridge is none too pleased with it. He feels that both his parents are being exploited and being presented in a false, simplistic way to make money,” a source claimed. “In this case, it’s dragging up things that happened during very difficult times 25 or 30 years ago without a thought for anyone’s feelings,” the insider went on to say. “That isn’t right or fair, particularly when so many of the things being depicted don’t represent the truth.”

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Daphne Maxwell Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Karyn Parsons and Joseph Marcell have also taken part in the get together that marks the show’s 30th anniversary.

Nov 19, 2020
AceShowbiz – Will Smith brought back both his “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” character’s Aunt Vivs for a reunion special, which aired on Wednesday, November 18.
The movie star shared a video clip featuring actresses Daphne Maxwell Reid and Janet Hubert hours before the 30th anniversary get together debuted on streaming service HBO Max and confirmed via Instagram that both would be part of the reunion.
“Two queens, one throne, all love! #FreshPrinceReunion tonight on @hbomax,” he wrote in the caption.

Hubert played Aunt Viv on the first three seasons of the sitcom before being replaced by Reid.
The reunion ended a feud between Hubert and Smith after she blamed him for her departure from the show – and her struggle to find work as an actress.
Smith and Hubert addressed their long-running feud with Will joking, “Been a long time,” when he greeted her on set.
“This has been tough,” Hubert told Smith. “I just wanted to know one thing: why did you guys go so far? I lost so much… You have no idea.”

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Smith confessed he wasn’t sensitive to his former castmate when she fell pregnant during the show’s third season, adding, “I can see where I made the set very difficult for Janet.”
She went on to reveal she was offered a terrible deal to return for a fourth season and turned it down, admitting she was deeply hurt by how quickly she was replaced – and her personal and professional lives took a big hit.
“I was banished… and they said it was you who banished me…,” she told Smith. “I lost everything… and I understand you were able to move forward but you know those words – calling a black woman difficult in Hollywood is the kiss of death.”
Tearing up, she then apologized for blasting Will “to pieces” in the media, prompting an emotional Smith to add, “The person I want to be is someone who protects you, not someone who unleashes dogs on you.”
Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Karyn Parsons and Joseph Marcell also took part in the reunion. The late James Avery, who played Uncle Phil on the show, was remembered during a tribute.
“The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” debuted in America on September 10, 1990, and became an instant international TV hit, running for six seasons.
The reunion show was scheduled to air on Thursday night, but Smith announced the show would drop a day earlier on Wednesday afternoon.
The get together ended with the former castmates all shedding tears as they recalled filming the final episode in 1996, before Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff performed the show’s beloved theme song.

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The episode sees Crocodile, the Serpent, the Whatchamacallit and the Seahorse from Group B performing before two of them are sent home in a heartbreaking double elimination.

Nov 19, 2020
AceShowbiz – More disguised celebrity singers performed in a new episode of “The Masked Singer”. Airing on Wednesday, November 18, the episode saw two of the four singers from Group B being sent home in a heartbreaking double elimination.
The first singer to take to the stage to perform that evening for Group B finals was the Seahorse. Singing Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time”, she flaunted a spot-on Britney impression. Her final clue said that she was never in a girl group. Among the guesses by the panelist, Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger and guest panelist Cheryl Hines, were Kesha (previously known Ke$ha), Kellie Pickler and Sia Furler.
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Following up was the Crocodile, who belted out “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis. He said that he was in a huge cult classic movie for his final clue. The panelists thought that the Crocodile might be Jared Leto, Jordan Knight or Justin Guarini.
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The Whatchamacallit, meanwhile, showed off his swag as he opted to perform “Lean Back” by Terror Squad featuring Fat Joe and Remy Ma. As for his final clue, he said that he won a championship. The panelists threw some names including Lonzo Ball, Carmelo Anthony and J.B. Smoove.

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Concluding the night was the Serpent. He hit the stage to sing “Cool” by Jonas Brothers, flaunting his smooth, slightly raspy soul vibe. Despite looking reversed tonight, the Serpent was praised by the panelists. Robin called it a Super Six performance, while Cheryl dubbed the Serpent sexy. Jamie Foxx, Donald Faison and Dr. Elvis Francois were among the guesses.
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After the voting process were done, the Seahorse was announced to be first singer heading to the Super Six that night. Before viewers learned who joined her in the Super Six, the Whatchamacallit was unmasked. Ken changed his final guess from Damian Lillard to Lonzo Ball, while Robin was convinced he was Michael Strahan. Jenny initially thought he was Winston Duke, but now she named Devin Booker. The Whatchamacallit was actually Lonzo Ball!
Later, it was revealed that the Crocodile was sent to the next round. That meant the Serpent was eliminated. Ken named Daveen Diggs as his final guess, while Nicole thought he was Dr. Elvis Francois. Jenny guessed John Legend. As for Robin and Cheryl, they guessed Donald Faison. The panelist guessed correctly again because the Crocodile was Dr. Elvis Francois!

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Ben Watkins, a rising young culinary star who appeared in the sixth season of “MasterChef Junior,” died on Monday from a rare form of cancer, his family said. He was 14.“Our Ben went home to be with his mother this afternoon after a year-and-a-half-long battle with cancer,” Donna Edwards and Anthony Edwards, Ben’s maternal grandmother and uncle, said in a statement on Monday on a GoFundMe page called #Love4Ben. “Ben suffered more than his share in his fourteen years on this Earth, but we take solace in that his suffering is finally over and in that, in the end, Ben knew he was loved by so many,” the family said.Trent McCain, the organizer of the GoFundMe campaign and the family’s attorney, said in a statement that Ben was an inspiration. “I have seen humanity and kindness up close with the outpouring of love and support Ben has received over the past three years,” Mr. McCain said.Ben appeared on “MasterChef Junior” on Fox in 2018 at age 11. He was one of six Chicago-area children to appear on the program that year.In the show’s premiere episode, which had 40 contestants between the ages of 8 and 13 competing for 24 slots and a chance at a $100,000 prize in the finale, Ben snagged the final white apron of the night by making a peach cobbler with whipped cream and caramel sauce.Ben placed in the top 18 on the show, and became a fan favorite, especially as viewers learned of his family history.In September 2017, Ben’s father, Michael Watkins, shot and killed Ben’s mother, Leila Edwards, before killing himself in Gary, Ind., according to The Chicago Tribune. Ben’s grandmother and uncle became his legal guardians.At that time, Ben had voiced his aspirations for becoming a chef and had dreamed of having his own restaurant, much like his father, who had opened Big Ben’s Bodacious Barbecue & Deli in Gary. The restaurant, The Tribune noted, was named after Ben.Ben had also worked at his father’s restaurant, the newspaper said, running the cash register, taking orders and selling his own homemade cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls and banana bread. He attributed his baking skills to his mother, saying, “My mom taught me everything she knew. Or I just picked it up by watching her.”A statement on the show’s Instagram account said Ben had a “remarkably positive attitude” and was a “tremendous role model” for chefs of all ages.Gordon Ramsay, the celebrity chef and host of “MasterChef Junior,” said in a statement on Tuesday that Ben was a talented home cook and a strong young man. “Your young life had so many tough turns, but you always persevered,” Mr. Ramsay said.Not long after his 13th birthday, Ben was diagnosed with angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma, his family said. The condition is a rare soft tissue tumor that most commonly appears in children and young adults, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.Mr. Edwards, Ben’s uncle, told The Tribune in August that doctors two years ago had thought that a growing tumor in Ben’s neck was malformed lymph nodes. “But even after treatment, the tumor kept bleeding,” he said.In late July, Ben began chemotherapy treatment for tumors in his lung, spine and shoulder, The Tribune said.Ben’s family and community rallied behind him.Katie Clark, a family friend, told the newspaper that like his mother, Ben could light up a room. “He is polite, outgoing, smart, funny, and remained that way even into adolescence, which isn’t always the case with kids entering that phase of life,” she said. More

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Each team will have three Knockout performances in addition to Four-Way Knockout, while RnB singer Usher has been introduced as the mega mentor for season 19.

Nov 18, 2020
AceShowbiz – Following the end of Battle Rounds, season 19 of “The Voice” began the Knockouts in the new episode. Airing on Tuesday, November 17, the episode saw Usher being introduced as the mega mentor for the current season. Each team would have three Knockout performances in addition to Four-Way Knockout.
The first Knockout was between Tamara Jade and Casme from Team John Legend. Tamara opted to sing “Higher Ground” by Stevie Wonder, while Casme belted out “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus. They both gave stunning performances but John had to make a decision, and he decided to keep Tamara on his team.
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Later, Team Gwen Stefani had Payge Turner going against Ryan Berg. Payge sang “Creep” by Radiohead for her Knockout performance, while Ryan chose “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” by Drake White. The coaches raved about Ryan’s “gentle rasp.” Payge received a huge praise from the coaches as Blake Shelton described her performance as her having “an out-of-body experience.” Meanwhile, John called her “a revelation.” Gwen named Payge as the winner.

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Following it up was Ben Allen and Worth the Wait from Team Blake. Ben performed “She Got the Best of Me” by Luke Combs, while the trio sang “Delta Dawn” by Tanya Tucker. Ben was praised for his big voice, while John told Worth the Wait that it was easily their best performance. Blake was also impressed by the mother-daughter trio’s harmonies as they listened to his advice during rehearsals. Blake eventually picked Worth the Wait. However, Gwen wasn’t going to let Ben go that easily because she decided to steal Ben.
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More Knockout performances will be shown in the next episode. “The Voice” airs on Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC.

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