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      Unexpected Death on 'Ozark' Season 3 Finale Shocks Janet McTeer's Co-Stars

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      During a recent SAG Foundation Conversations panel, the actress portraying Helen Pierce admits while she knew the shot-to-death scene since the beginning, she still found it difficult.
      Jun 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The death of Janet McTeer’s character in the latest season of Netflix hit “Ozark” was so unexpected even her castmates didn’t see it coming.
      McTeer’s ambitious, scheming lawyer, Helen Pierce, was shot in the head in the season three finale, which debuted on the streaming service at the end of March, stunning fans of the drug drama.
      And the actress’ co-stars admit they too were shocked when they first realized McTeer wouldn’t be joining them for season four.
      Julia Garner says, “I remember reading that scene. I had to read it three times because I couldn’t believe it! Wait, what?”
      McTeer admits getting ready to be shot in the head at close range was difficult. “I knew it was gonna happen from the moment I signed my contract,” she said during a recent SAG Foundation Conversations panel. “When we came to do it I think we rehearsed it, like, 50 times over multiple days because if you could imagine the reset in between all of that would’ve taken a very long time. All the things that you have to take off and put on again.”
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      “The actual bit we shot once. The thing that’s really fun to do in a scene like that is to be a red herring, so you think you’ve got the chance to say something else or my expectation of the scene is to be happy, so you mislead the audience into thinking something else might happen. So I tried to look as relaxed, slightly arrogant and slightly, ‘I know what I’m going to say next’, and then ‘boom.’ ”

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      'The Challenge': MTV Fires Dee Nguyen Due to Black Lives Matter Remarks

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      Nguyen, who stars in season 35, is under fire over now-deleted tweets which prompt her fellow ‘The Challenge’ cast members, Swaggy C and Bayleigh Dayton, to take aim at her on Twitter.
      Jun 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Season 35 of “The Challenge” will be going forward without cast member Dee Nguyen. MTV has decided to cut ties with her following insensitive comments she made about the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
      “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. “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.”
      Nguyen was under fire over now-deleted tweets which read, “Idk why some of u think I’m anti BLM. I’ve been saying that since the day I lost my virginity.” Additionally, she allegedly wrote in an Instagram comment underneath post about George, “People die every f***ing day.”
      Among the most vocal critics were Nguyen’s fellow “The Challenge” cast members. “THIS IS NOT HOW YOU SUPPORT BLM. I’m disgusted and disappointed. THIS IS NOT A TREND. THIS IS LIFE OR DEATH FOR US. Posting for clout about the death of black people? Shame on you @deenguyenMTV,” Bayleigh Dayton blasted Nguyen.
      Meanwhile, Swaggy C claimed, “Dee acts like a villain on social media then calls every cast member crying her eyes out EVERY DAY saying she’s struggling & the fans hate her and she has to ‘play the part of a b***h.’ Fakest person on the cast by far.” He also accused Nguyen of using the Black Lives Matter movement “for clout.”
      Following the backlash, Nguyen apologized on Instagram on Tuesday, June 9. “The last 24hrs have made me realised what is important and that is forgiveness,” she shared. “I would like to offer my sincerest apology to my colleagues to whom I have hurt directly and indirectly due to my insensitive remarks. Let me be clear I am a POC that cares about BLM. I believe in this movement and I’m stepping away from social media to focus on my wellbeing and mental health. This is not a goodbye, it’s a I will see you again.”

      “To my fans thank you for believing in me and for your support. It helps. I see every single one of you and I remember your stories. Stay strong and safe my friends,” she concluded.

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      James Corden Treats BTS' Fans to Special 'Carpool Karaoke' Clip for Black Lives Matter Support

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      During a virtual episode from his garage, the ‘Late Late Show’ host admits to have been impressed with the BTS ARMY’s $1 million donation to match the K-pop group’s in support of the movement.
      Jun 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actor and chat show host James Corden has unveiled a special “Carpool Karaoke” segment featuring BTS (Bangtan Boys) to thank the group’s fans for their support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
      “The Late Late Show with James Corden” host has been impressed with what the supporters of the K-pop band have been writing and planning on social media as protests following the death of George Floyd continue throughout the U.S. and around the world.
      “It’s clear to me that the only troops we should be sending in right now are the BTS ARMY,” Corden said during a virtual episode from his garage on Monday night (June 08) before dedicating a portion of the show to the band’s supporters.
      The host then unveiled footage from BTS’ appearance on his “Carpool Karaoke” segment – of the boy band singing the “Baby Shark” theme – which he had never aired before.
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      The episode aired after the BTS bandmates donated $1 million (£780,000) to Black Lives Matter, which was quickly matched by more than 35,000 BTS ARMY fans.

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      Faith Stowers on Firing of Former 'Vanderpump Rules' Co-Stars: God Gave Me Sign of Optimism

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      Bravo confirms that Stassi Schoeder and Kristen Doute, who were accused of racially profiling, will not be making a return for season nine, along with new cast members Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni.
      Jun 10, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Faith Stowers is delighted with the outcome of her speaking out against Stassi Schoeder and Kristen Doute for their racism acts. Shortly after it was confirmed that her two former co-stars have been fired from “Vanderpump Rules” after eight seasons, the reality TV star shared her thought on the matter.
      Revealing that she was in the middle of praying when she heard the firing news, the 31-year-old told PageSix, “I felt a sense of – I know it sounds corny – I felt a sense of glory. I felt God’s presence and I’m seeing now [that the news has been revealed] maybe that is what that was.” She added, “He gave me a sign of optimism meant to be hopeful and showing that all of this was worth it.”
      The “Ex on the Beach” alum additionally expressed satisfaction over the reaction to her candid confession. “I feel so vindicated studios and production are able to see blatant racism and make these positive changes and help move the race forward – help with the fight forward,” she explained in her statement.
      “I was ready to put myself in the line of fire because I don’t know what will happen if I don’t say anything, but I’m glad I did,” Stowers continued. “Now I’m seeing Bravo follow suit – the same as MTV and ‘The Challenge’ – [by] letting go of castmates that have also made racist remarks. Bravo is releasing women that have given them crazy ratings because they want to be on the right side of history.”
      Noting that she is “seeing [that] people are finally hearing us,” the TV personality further voiced hope that the changes will not happen just this once. She expected that production companies and networks are “ready to hire casting directors and producers of color to make sure these changes are not just a one-time thing.”
      The letting go of Schoeder and Doute was made public on Tuesday, June 9. Through a statement to the press, Bravo announced, “Bravo and Evolution Media confirmed today that Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules.” Both Boyens and Caprioni also took the fall due to their past racist tweets which resurfaced in January.
      Schoeder and Doute were accused by Stowers of racial profilling her one week earlier. During an Instagram Live chat with “Floribama Shore” star Candace Rice, Stowers revealed that the two made a police report against her over a crime she did not do. “It was just funny, because they thought it was me because it was a black woman with a weave,” she spilled. “So, they just assumed it would be me, and they called the cops on me.”
      Stowers’ revelation prompted both Schroeder and Doute to issue an apology. Schroeder said in her statement, “I have grown significantly from the person I was then, and I am still filled with remorse and regret for the hurt I caused,” as Doute clarified in a separate statement, “I’m ashamed, embarrassed, and incredibly sorry. I will do better. I have to do better.”

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      ‘The Flash’ Actor and Showrunner React to Hartley Sawyer’s Dismissal

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      Grant Gustin, who plays the title hero on “The Flash,” and Eric Wallace, the showrunner for the series, spoke out publicly on Monday after the firing of Hartley Sawyer, an actor on the show. Sawyer was dismissed for tweets he made before joining the series in 2017. The tweets, which were recently resurfaced, included jokes about racism and several remarks against women.Gustin wrote on Instagram: “I will say I was shocked, saddened and angry when I saw the tweets. Words matter.”In a joint statement, the network and the show’s producers, Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Productions, announced that the actor would not return for the new season in the fall. It also stated: “We do not tolerate derogatory remarks that target any race, ethnicity, national origin, gender or sexual orientation. Such remarks are antithetical to our values and polices, which strive and evolve to promote a safe, inclusive and productive environment for our workforce.”On May 30, Sawyer posted an apology on Instagram which read, in part: “I’m not here to make excuses — regardless of the intention, my words matter and they carry profound consequences.”Wallace, who is also an executive producer for “The Flash,” posted his own statement on Twitter. He said: “Concerning his social media tweets, they broke my heart and made me mad as hell. And they’re indicative of the larger problem in our country. Because at present, our country still accepts and protects the continual harassment — unconscious or otherwise — terrorizing and brutalizing of Black and Brown people, which is far too often fatal.”He added, “That’s why our country is standing up once again and shouting, ‘ENOUGH!’ to bring about active change.” More