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      MTV Fires 'Siesta Key' Star Alex Kompothecras Over Alleged Racist Posts

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      Alex in visibly cut out from the new episode of season 3 as the show aired its mid-season premiere on Tuesday after Internet users found out that he used N-word on his Instagram posts.
      Jun 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – MTV is making a change in light of the discovery of alleged insensitive posts on social media made by “Siesta Key” star Alex Kompothecras. In a statement on Tuesday, June 16, the network revealed that it decided to end its relationship with Alex.
      “We’ve made the decision to cut ties with Alex and are editing the current season to minimize his presence. He will not be in future seasons of ‘Siesta Key’,” read the statement to E! News.
      Alex landed in hot water after Internet users found out his Instagram posts on which he allegedly used of the N-word and other racial slurs. The 25-year-old was said to be laughing at multiple other racist posts.
      He was also visibly cut out from the new episode of “Siesta Key” season 3 as the show aired its mid-season premiere on Tuesday. The episode was initially set to be two one-hour episodes back to back. However, it became one 54-minute episode as it didn’t include the original scenes in which he was in.
      Alex, who just welcomed his first child with girlfriend Alyssa Salerno on June 11, has yet to respond to the firing.
      Alex is the latest MTV personality whom the network fired in the recent weeks over racist behavior. Prior to this, it publicly distanced itself from two other stars, “The Challenge” star Dee Nguyen and “Teen Mom” star Taylor Selfridge.
      “As a result of Dee Nguyen’s offensive comments about the Black Lives Matter movement, MTV and Bunim/Murray Productions have severed ties with her,” MTV and Bunim/Murray said in a joint statement on Dee, who was dragged over insensitive comments she made about the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the death of George Floyd. “Out of respect for the competition and other Challengers, MTV will air the season as planned. Dee Nguyen will not appear in the reunion to be filmed at a later date. MTV and Bunim/Murray Productions strongly condemn systemic racism and stand with those raising their voices against injustice.”
      Meanwhile, MTV replaced the scheduled premiere of “Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory & Taylor’s Baby Special” with an episode of “Catfish”. A spokesperson for the network then announced, “MTV pulled ‘Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory & Taylor’s Baby Special’ from its Tuesday schedule and is ending our relationship with Taylor Selfridge in light of her past racist statements on social media. MTV strongly condemns systemic racism and stands with those raising their voices against injustice.”

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      '30 Rock' Cast to Reunite for Hour-Long TV Special

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      Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and Tracy Morgan are expected to return for an upcoming one-off special scheduled for July 16 to celebrate the 2020-21 TV season.
      Jun 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The cast of “30 Rock” is reuniting for a one-off special.
      The hour-long commercial-free show, airing in America on July 16, 2020, will feature the return of original series stars Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, and Jane Krakowski in character as they “celebrate the stories and talent featured in NBCUniversal’s 2020-21 television season.”
      “We’re all happy to have this excuse to (remotely) work together again for NBC,” Fey says. “To quote (character) Kenneth the Page, there are only two things we love in this world, television and everyone.”
      “30 Rock” was an Emmy Awards favourite from 2006 until 2013 when the NBC series ended. It picked up 16 Emmys, including three consecutive Outstanding Comedy Series wins.
      The show, conceived by Fey, also picked up a clutch of Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, Writers Guild of America, Directors Guild of America awards, as well as a Peabody.

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      Gwen Stefani Set to Replace Nick Jonas as Judge for 'The Voice' Season 19

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      The No Doubt lead vocalist is confirmed to reunite with fellow judges Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend for the upcoming season 19 of the NBC singing competition.
      Jun 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Gwen Stefani is returning to U.S. talent show “The Voice” to replace Nick Jonas for season 19.
      The “Hollaback Girl” singer will reteam with her boyfriend Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, and John Legend when the singing competition returns later this year 2020.
      The No Doubt singer last appeared as a full-time coach in season 17 – her fourth season in the spinning red chair – and she has also served as a mentor in seasons eight and 10.

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      'X Factor U.K.' Judge Regrets the Way She Criticizes Misha B but Denies 'Racist Bullying' Claims

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      Tulisa Contostavlos apologizes for calling out the former contestant publicly while insisting her comments about the singer were never ‘racially motivated.’
      Jun 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Tulisa Contostavlos has hit back following “The X Factor U.K.” contestant Misha B’s claims of bullying on the show, insisting her comments about the singer were never “racially motivated.”
      Misha B revealed in a recent Instagram Live video that the comments Tulisa and fellow judge Louis Walsh made to her on stage – with the former accusing her of being “feisty” and “mean” – had upset her so much that she considered ending her life. Misha was diagnosed with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) following her appearance on the 2011 series, the season Little Mix won, and her allegations have led to producers at the U.K. TV talent show launching an investigation.
      Tulisa addressed Misha’s claims in an Instagram video of her own in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2020 and said that while she does regret “calling her out” so publicly about her alleged backstage behaviour, it was never an issue of race.
      “I’m not taking away from the fact of how Misha feels,” the 31-year-old singer said. “I accept that she is entitled to her opinion and I’m sorry if she feels that that situation was racially motivated. I can only speak for my side of the situation, which I can say it 100 per cent was not. One thing I regret is calling her out publicly the way that I did. If I was the person I am today, who’s more emotionally intelligent, who has more life experience, I would have handled it in a very different way. And that I am truly sorry for and I deeply regret.”
      Since Misha’s video, numerous people online have accused Tulisa of being racist – which she strenuously denied as the video continued.
      “But to say, and make claims, I’m not saying she is but I’ve seen people doing it online, that it was racially motivated is ludicrous. Let me explain to you what happened. There had been an accumulation of things, that Misha had done to other contestants and my contestants, backstage. She had made two of my acts cry, one of them being on the night that I made those comments… I called a lot of people out on that show, white, black, tall, short – it’s nothing to do with skin colour.”
      “I was protecting my acts, and if somebody does some nasty stuff, whether it be on that show or not, I’m gonna call them out on it. It’s nothing to do with race. I didn’t wake up and go, ‘I wanna cause some drama for Misha B cos of the colour of her skin.’ She did some things that I felt I needed to pull her up on. These things were real and they were happening. I was dealing with crying contestants backstage because of her actions. Now I’m sure she’s not the same person – this was 10 years ago – just as I’m not the same person to call her out in the way that I did. I was a very feisty 22-year-old. I didn’t think of emotional consequences, but I can 100 per cent tell you, race was not even in the equation. It had nothing to do with race. These accusations are ludicrous.”
      Tulisa then stopped the video and restarted it in another part of her house when she continued to explain how much she owes to black culture and added that she’s now doing her best to “educate” herself on the Black Lives Matter movement after seeking advice from her friends.
      Concluding her video, the former N-Dubz singer emphatically stated, “Please believe me when I tell you, I do not have a racist bone in my body.”

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      ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ to Resume Production With On-Set Covid Rules

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      The Forresters will be back scheming and sashaying on set on Wednesday when CBS’s soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful” becomes what is believed to be the first scripted U.S. broadcast series to return to production amid the pandemic.The Emmy-winning series, which has filmed more than 8,000 episodes since its premiere in 1987, was recently renewed through 2022. Production has been shut down since March 17 because of coronavirus-related restrictions, and the last original episode aired in April.Of course, it’s unsure when viewers will be able to see the drama unfold, as no air date has been set for the series’ return. But the hope is that it would be in early to mid-July, said Eva Basler, the vice president of communications at Bell-Phillip TV Productions, the studio that produces the series.Safety protocols will include masks for all actors and crew members — except the actors who are filming a scene — as well as regular testing for cast and crew, and shorter work days with fewer actors on set and staggered call times. All of the measures are in accordance with the Covid-19 guidelines set by the city, county and state; the series also hired a Covid-19 coordinator to ensure compliance.While “The Bold and the Beautiful” may be the first scripted network series to return to production, some reality shows have been continuing to tape remotely. “American Idol” and “The Voice” returned in May. “Idol” producers shipped video and lighting equipment to performers and asked them to record from their bedrooms, backyards or basements. “The Bachelorette” has not yet returned to production, but producers have been exploring renting a private resort for several weeks to do so. More

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      Kaitlyn Bristowe Joins 'DWTS' Season 29 After Allegedly Being Blocked From the Show

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      Her casting is announced during a new episode of ‘The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever’ with host Chris Harrison breaking the news to her and boyfriend Jason Tartick.
      Jun 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kaitlyn Bristowe’s dream has finally come true. In the Monday night, June 15 episode of “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons – Ever!”, the former “The Bachelorette” star was revealed to be joining upcoming season 29 of “Dancing with the Stars”, much to her own surprise.
      During the episode, host Chris Harrison told Kaitlyn, “In all seriousness, I do have a real question for you Kaitlyn. This is a question I’m so excited to ask you because, well, your life is about to change.” In response to that, Kaitlyn nervously asked her boyfriend Jason Tartick, “Do you know about this?”
      “Kaitlyn, will you be on the next season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’?” Chris finally asked. Kaitlyn could be seen gasping with excitement and said, “Play it cool Kaitlyn, play it cool! Are you serious? Chris! I’m shaking. Oh my gosh. Chris, I feel like I’m going to cry.”
      “I feel like this is back to the moment where you told me I was the Bachelorette. That is the last thing in the world I thought you were going to say. I thought you were going to ask me to take over your job … I don’t know,” she continued. “Yes yes! I’m so honored to say yes.”

      Back in 2019, Kaitlyn revealed during her appearance on “Talkhouse Podcast” that “Bachelor” franchise creator Mike Fleiss blocked her from the ABC dancing competition. “They won’t let me [go on the show], ever,” she told comedian Nikki Glaser.
      “I’ll tell you exactly why I can’t go on ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Anybody that listens to this podcast knows why I cannot go on ‘Dancing with the Stars’. And it’s because, and I will say this with a mic in my hand and a smile on face, that Mike Fleiss is a piece of s**t. He is the creator of ‘The Bachelor’, and he hates women.”
      That wasn’t the first time for Kaitlyn to make such claims. Back in 2017, she tweeted, “Actually I was offered it, had the contract & Mike Fliess [sic] told me I wasn’t allowed. He said he didn’t want people wanting fame after his show.” Mike then responded to the tweet, saying, “@kaitlynbristowe has my total support if she wants to appear on DWTS!!!”

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      'The X Factor U.K.' Producers Investigate Racism Allegations Against Two Judges

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      Former contestant Misha B claims to have been changed by her experience on the competition show after Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh accused her of bullying other hopefuls.
      Jun 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The producers of British TV talent show “The X Factor” are investigating a former contestant’s bullying claims against two judges.
      Misha B has revealed she considered ending her life when Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh accused her of bullying other hopefuls on the show in 2011 – the series Little Mix won.
      Louis alleged that contestants in his category had come to him with complaints about her and suggested she was “overconfident,” while Tulisa considered Misha “feisty” and “mean,” and the musician recently spoke out about her treatment on the show, claiming the judges picked on her because she was black, and revealing her time on “The X Factor” left her with post-traumatic stress disorder.
      In an Instagram Live video, Misha said, “That experience, that trauma, had changed me as a person… I didn’t trust anyone. Everyone asks me, ‘Misha, where have you been? What’s been going on?’ I’ve been battling. I’ve been healing. I’ve been working on self. I started therapy in 2012. I’m still having therapy now.”

      Misha, who singled out judge Kelly Rowland for being there for her, also slammed Tulisa, claiming she “scripted” an exchange, in which she was described as “feisty” and “mean,” playing into the racist stereotype of the angry black woman.
      “X Factor” bosses have taken note of what Misha has said and they are looking into the matter.
      In a statement obtained by WENN, a spokesman says, “We are very concerned to hear Misha’s comments regarding her experience on ‘The X Factor’ in 2011. We are currently looking into this matter and are reaching out to Misha to discuss the important issues she has raised.”
      “The welfare of contestants is our priority and we are committed to diversity and equality.”

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      Sunny Hostin Reacts to Alleged 'Racist Comments' From ABC News Exec on Robin Roberts

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      ABC News casting executive Barbara Fedida, meanwhile, has denied the accusation in a statement, calling the allegations ‘heartbreaking and incredibly misleading claims.’
      Jun 16, 2020
      AceShowbiz – ABC News executive Barbara Fedida landed in hot water after it was reported that she made racist remarks about black colleagues including “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts (II). According to a new report, the white female casting executive has been abusing her power and made sensitive remarks after Roberts asked for money as a part of a contract renewal.
      “Roberts, a Black woman who has co-anchored ‘Good Morning America’ since 2005, wanted more money as part of a contract renewal, and Fedida felt that Roberts had gotten enough,” the report from Huffington Post read. “Fedida then asked what more Roberts could want and said it wasn’t as if the network was asking Roberts to ‘pick cotton,’ according to one source who was in the room and witnessed the exchange.” Additionally, Fedida was said to have called female staffers “c**ts” and brought a toxic work environment.
      In response to the report, ABC News representative said in a statement on Saturday, June 14, “There are deeply disturbing allegations in this story that we need to investigate, and we have placed Barbara Fedida on administrative leave while we conduct a thorough and complete investigation.”
      The statement continued, “These allegations do not represent the values and culture of ABC News, where we strive to make everyone feel respected in a thriving, diverse and inclusive workplace.”
      Later in the Monday episode of “The View”, Sunny Hostin addressed the allegations. “I think I should say something,” she said. “It was a tough weekend for me and I was really disappointed and saddened and hurt when I learned about the racist comments that were made allegedly about me, my colleagues and my dear friends.”
      “Because if true, to reference Robin Roberts, who is one of the most respected and beloved journalists in our country, as ‘picking cotton,’ to reference me, someone who has been very open about growing up in public housing, as being ‘low rent,’ to reference Kendis Gibson, who was my office mate at ABC and now is an MSNBC anchor, to say that he isn’t worth paying as much as ABC would pay for toilet paper,” she continued.
      “The fact that Mara Schiavocampo, who is a friend and former colleague at ABC, that she has an NDA in place and can’t talk about her experiences at ABC, tells me that systemic racism touches everything and everyone in our society, regardless of social stature,” Hostin went on to say. “No one is immune. It’s the type of racism that Black people deal with every single day and it has to stop.”
      Referring to her “The View” co-hosts, Hostin continued, “I felt supported by all of you. I know [Meghan McCain] and I had at least an hour conversation this weekend. [Whoopi Goldberg], you were so supportive. [Joy Behar], you were so supportive. My executive producers on the show were so supportive and I thank you all for that. But again, this has got to stop. And I just look forward to changes, if all this is true, here at ABC and just in our country.”
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      Fedida, meanwhile, denied the claims. “I am proud of my decades of work of hiring, supporting and promoting talented journalists of color. And, unlike these heartbreaking and incredibly misleading claims about me, that track record is well-documented and undeniable,” she, who is placed on leave now, insisted. “I look forward to the results of what I hear is going to be an independent external investigation and I felt very loved and supported by my colleagues.”

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