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The star of ‘Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory and Taylor’s Baby Special’ expresses his disappointment at the decision made by the network in light of his girfriend’s past racist statements.
Jun 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – Cory Wharton is trying to remain positive in the wake of Taylor Selfridge’s firing. Shortly after MTV ended its working relationship with his girlfriend and announced cancellation of “Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory & Taylor’s Baby Special”, the former cast member of “Real World: Ex-Plosion” broke his silence on the matter.
“One of my favorite athletes of all-time is Kobe Bryant and one of his favorite philosophies is ‘control what you can control.’ What I can’t control, though, is the decisions that MTV as a company has made,” the 29-year-old said on Wednesday, June 10. “To those of you that were ready to watch the special, I want to say thank you for your support. I have such an amazing community that supports me, my family and my daughters.”
In the statement to the press, the TV personality further expressed his disappointment at the network and sadness over its decision. Having said that he has “no ill-will against” the network, he clarified, “I have not parted ways with MTV. That needs to be understood. I’ve learned that burning bridges is never the solution.”
“As all of you know, narrative is a very powerful tool,” Cory continued sharing his view. “I feel like the narrative that you want about me should be accurate. It should be true, and it should be from me. This is why I am putting all of my time, energy and effort into my YouTube channel – The Wharton Family. That’s where you’ll get an inside look at my family as we build our life together.”
Claiming that he is currently practicing Kobe’s favorite philosophy, Cory concluded his statement by revealing what video he will present next. “I hope you guys see my growth through this response, and I’m excited to say all hope isn’t lost, on next week Wednesday (June 17) we will be uploading the birthing video 🙂 It won’t be the special but it will introduce you guys to MILA,” he spilled.
On how Taylor coped with her firing, Cory opened up during an Instagram Live that his girlfriend “is strong and she’s pulling through and I’m super proud of her.” He went on to add, “I feel like she’s apologized for this many times on the network and she’s probably going to have to continue to apologize.”
Admitting it was tough for him to see Taylor “being painted a certain way and that’s not who she is,” Cory expressed his belief that “we’re missing the main message here and that’s that I think that there needs to be change.” He continued, “All I’m asking Is that you hold everybody accountable. If you want to go down this route, I just hope they hold everybody accountable.”
On Tuesday, 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.”
Taylor’s racist statements at issue stemmed from her 2012 tweets that resurfaced online recently. In regards to the cancellation of her TV special, the 25-year-old explained in an Instagram Story post, “As you guys know already our special didn’t air tonight. I made the decision last week to not film the next season of Teen Mom OG with Cory for the benefit of myself and my daughter.”
“I don’t believe the reality tv lifestyle benefits me any further at this point in my life. With current events being what they are and reality tv being selective in who they apply rules to or what is considered acceptable behavior, I do not have any further respect,” she continued. “Once again, I apologize for anyone I have hurt or offended in the past.”
Taylor then expressed her hope that others can see her growth. “I have addressed my mistakes many times on the network and I would like to move on and continue to be the best version of myself. My past does not define who I am today and I hope you guys can see the change,” she explained. “Please respect my decision to provide a normal, healthy life for my family.”

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Having been under scrutiny for years, the long-running true crime TV series has been removed from Paramount Network’s slate just days after episodes were pulled from broadcast.
Jun 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – Long-running true crime TV series “Cops” has been axed amid ongoing Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality and systematic racism.
The popular programme launched in 1989 on Fox, where it ran for 25 seasons and was often paired with another real-life crime show, America’s Most Wanted.
In 2013, SpikeTV, which later rebranded as Paramount Network, picked up the series, but officials have now announced the show has been cancelled altogether – after episodes were initially pulled from broadcast on Friday, June 05.
“Cops is not on the Paramount Network and we don’t have any current or future plans for it to return,” a network spokesperson confirmed to Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday.
Cops has been under scrutiny for years, since a 1994 study found that the show associated black people with violent crime much more frequently than it did with white people.
Following the cancellation, Color of Change, a nonprofit civil rights advocacy organisation dedicated to strengthening the political voice of black Americans, celebrated the move, with a spokesperson telling the publication the show has been “pushing troubling implications for generations of viewers”.
In addition to “Cops” being shelved indefinitely, A&E’s top-rated program, “Live PD”, is also off the schedule during the period of social unrest.

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Executive producer Caroline Dries promises fans that Kate Kane will not be killed off in the series as she offers clarification on earlier statement about the replacing of the character with a new one.
Jun 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – “Batwoman” executive producer Caroline Dries has assured fans of the show there will still be a lesbian dynamic following the exit of Ruby Rose – because that’s why she signed on to be part of the series
Rose made history when she was cast as the first openly-gay TV superhero in 2018, but after shooting one season of the drama the Australian actress stepped down, announcing her decision last month.
Dries recently confirmed a new character will replace Ruby’s Kate Kane as Batwoman, prompting some fans to voice concerns about the gay theme of the series.
Dries took to social media on Wednesday to make sure gay viewers get the right information about the show going forward, insisting the writers will not be killing off Kate Kane.
“My comments about recasting Batwoman have launched a storm of rumours and misinformation and I wanted to clarify something,” Dries said. “Like you, I love Kate Kane – she’s the reason I wanted to do the show. We’ll never erase her.”
“As a lesbian who’s been working as a writer for the past 15 years, I’m well aware of the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope and I have no interest in participating in it.”
She reveals Kane’s disappearance will be “one of the mysteries of season two”, adding, “I don’t want to give away any of our surprises, but to all our devoted fans, please know that LGBTQ+ justice is at the very core of what Batwoman is and we have no intention of abandoning that.”

Rose announced she would be stepping down as Kane and her crime fighting alter ego two days after the first season finale aired in the U.S., telling fans it was a “very difficult decision”.
“This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew and everyone involved with the show in both Vancouver and in Los Angeles,” Rose said in a statement. “I am beyond appreciative to (executive producers) Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Caroline Dries for not only giving me this incredible opportunity, but for welcoming me into the DC universe they have so beautifully created… Thank you to everyone who made season one a success – I am truly grateful.”
A week later she addressed her departure on Instagram and added: “It wasn’t an easy decision but those who know, know… I didn’t want to not acknowledge everyone involved and how big this was for TV and for our community.”
Her replacement will take on the new character Ryan Wilder, who becomes an unlikely superheroine inspired by Batwoman.

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This arrives after Lisa Vanderpump takes to her Instagram account to issue a statement of her own, in which she condemns racism and unequal treatment among others.
Jun 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – NeNe Leakes joins the list of Bravo personalities who weigh in on the firing of “Vanderpump Rules” stars Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, June 9, NeNe commented on the decision that the network made about Stassi and Kristen over their past racist behaviors.
“Well alrighty then!” NeNe wrote underneath Bravo’s post of a picture featuring its statement about it letting go Stassi, Kristen, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni. “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star went on to say, “Now we have a few more questions to ask about in other areas where there’s a major difference. Should we talk privately or publicly.”
In the comment section of the post, people dropped some names that Bravo should look into. “See also: Kelly Dodd, Brandi Redmond, Jax Taylor, Luann de Lesseps, Kathryn Dennis,” one person wrote. Echoing the sentiment, one other fan commented, “Remove Kelly & Jax too.”
Meanwhile, some others thought that firing Stassi and Kristen was a little bit too much. “This is a bit much. What they did was wrong yes. But it was all from years ago. The hate and cancel culture in this world lately is amazing! I think there’s more to the story with faith and to be honest her coming out with this now and not 2 years ago when it happens makes her look like she’s trying to get her next 15 min of fame,” one user said.
Calling it a “trash decision,” someone else blasted the network, “Jumping on a #blmbandwagon This took place long ago and until now it was ‘ok’ until it was cool to be ok. Not to mention they didn’t do this to [Faith Stowers] out of racism. They did it because of actions she took on the show. Not because she was black. Horrible decision as far as Stassi and Kristen. The boys said things also long ago. So actions take years ago can come back and haunt you only when there’s a movement?? And only then?! This is utter BS to ruin people’s lives over this.”
Prior to this, Lisa Vanderpump issued a statement condemning racism and unequal treatment among others. Making use of Instagram on Wednesday, June 10, the 59-year-old first explained that it was necessary for her to stay quiet until decisions had been made on the issues. Claiming that she now “can freely speak from the heart,” she then stated,” I love and adore our employees and I am deeply saddened by some of the lack of judgment that has been displayed.”
She further insisted that she has “always been an equal rights activist and ally,” before declaring, “I condemn all forms of cruelty, racism, homophobia, bigotry and unequal treatment. We’ve never tolerated it in the workplace or our lives.” She added that viewers “only see a fraction of our employees on the show.”
The firing of the four “Vanderpump Rules” stars came after former castmate Faith Stowers spoke out against Schoeder and Doute. In a chat with “Floribama Shore” star Candace Rice, Faith claimed that the pair reported her to the police for a crime she did not do just because she was a black woman. Both Stassi and Kristen have since issued an apology for their action.

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The first non-binary performer on television has submitted an open letter that urges SAG leaders to make the prize-giving more inclusive towards artists who do not identify as either male or female.
Jun 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – Asia Kate Dillon, primetime U.S. TV’s first non-binary performer, has asked Screen Actors Guild Awards bosses to do away with gender-specific prizes.
The “Billions” star, was invited by committee members to join a judging panel for a string of categories ahead of next year’s prizegiving, including Female Actor in a Leading Role and Male Actor in a Leading Role, and responding to the offer on Wednesday, June 10, Dillon submitted an open letter to SAG leaders urging them to make the awards bash more inclusive towards artists who do not identify as either male or female.
The star’s plea reads in part, “Separating people based on their assigned sex, and/or their gender identity, is not only irrelevant when it comes to how an acting performance should be judged, it is also a form of discrimination.”
“Not only do your current categories erase non-binary identities by limiting performers to identifying as male or female/man or womxn (sic) (which not all SAG members, like myself, do), they also serve as an endorsement of the gender binary at large, which actively upholds other forms of discrimination, including racism, the patriarchy, and gender violence.”
“The distinction between male and female acting categories was implemented as a means of combating the chronic and systemic overlooking of cis-women (born female), particularly white cis-women, when it came to acting awards. This was despite the fact that there were no other categories similarly revised (as in directoress, best female or best male director/cinematographer/sound designer, etc.)”
The 35-year-old, who was nominated for the Critics Choice Awards in 2018, 2019 and 2020, concluded the note by stating, “I would be thrilled to serve as a judge, provided you take immediate action to combine your acting awards into gender-neutral categories. This courageous and overdue step from my union would send a wide message that SAG not only supports me but supports all its non-binary and gender non-conforming members.”
The awards chiefs have yet to respond to Dillon’s missive.

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When promoting the release of upcoming movie ‘Equal Standard’, the actor known as Detective Odafin Tutuola on the police-procedural drama shares his thoughts on why the Dick Wolf series was so successful.
Jun 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – Ice-T has praised the long-running show “Law & Order” for always trying to be “fair” in its depiction of African-Americans.
In a promotional interview ahead of the release of his new movie “Equal Standard”, he shared his thoughts about why the Dick Wolf show was so successful, telling editors at Page Six he suggested it’s because “it’s tried to be as fair as it can possibly be.”
“You have got the black gang bangers, but you have also got the black judge, you’ve got the black attorney,” said the hip-hop star who’s starred as Detective Odafin Tutuola on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” for more than 20 seasons.
But he also acknowledged the police officers on the show, which stars Mariska Hargitay, have been somewhat “romanticized.”
“I am wearing Gucci. Mariska is wearing designer clothes,” he continued. “Cops can’t afford to do that, so in a way we romanticize that job when it’s not that romantic.”
In “Equal Standard”, Ice-T stars alongside “Naughty by Nature” rapper Anthony ‘Treach’ Criss in the film about racism in the police force, and the often tense relationship between African-American men and law enforcement.

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‘Surviving R. Kelly’, in the meantime, picks up a documentary honor from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication panel, and ‘Dolly Parton’s America’ secures podcast nod.
Jun 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – “Fleabag”, “Chernobyl” and “Succession” have been named among the 30 most compelling and empowering TV series to pick up 2020 Peabody Awards.
“Dickinson”, “David Makes Man”, “The Simpsons”, “When They See Us”, “Ramy”, “Watchmen” and “Stranger Things” have also been honored by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication panel at the University of Georgia, while the documentaries singled out for Peabody applause include “Apollo 11”, “For Sama”, “Surviving R. Kelly” and “The Edge of Democracy”.
“Dolly Parton’s America” picked up a podcast nod, alongside “Have You Heard George’s Podcast?” and “Threshold: The Refuge”.

It was previously announced Cicely Tyson had been honored with the 2020 Peabody Lifetime Career Achievement Award.

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Looking stunning in a pink and green dress, the 55-year-old talk show host says, ‘I’m in my house, but what I want the most is to be with you, I miss you, I miss you a lot.’
Jun 11, 2020
AceShowbiz – Wendy Williams hinted that she’s doing good after sparking concerns amid suicidal rumors. On Wednesday, June 10, the talk show host took to her Instagram account to share a video of her looking gorgeous while flaunting a new hair makeover.
In the clip, Wendy greeted her fans from home in addition to giving them update on her show “The Wendy Williams Show” in the midst of coronavirus pandemic. “Hello! Hi, it’s me from home and hopefully for not too long,” she said to the camera.
“You know what I’m waiting for? I’m waiting for the state of New York to say that we as a show can go back,” Wendy, who looked stunning in a pink and green dress, went on to say. “Now we got 200 people in our audience, we will never have that again but I want to go back to do our show, nothing makes me happier than being Wendy on the ‘Wendy show’! I got the love and the boyfriends and all that other kind of stuff, I’m in my house, but what I want the most is to be with you, I miss you, I miss you a lot.”
She also admitted that she felt confident about her appearance on that day. “I couldn’t wait to wear this dress, I’m going to wear it again on the show so don’t act like you never saw it,” she joked. “It’s pink and it’s green and it’s beautiful and I love it but I love you more.”

The post arrives after it was rumored that Wendy was treated on the neurology floor at New York Presbyterian hospital for trying to kill herself. She allegedly refused to eat and drink.
Rumor has it, her husband’s infidelities and their subsequent divorce coupled with her alleged row with her only son took a toll on her mental health. She reportedly broke down during the quarantine after her son was turned against her by her ex-husband.
She hasn’t responded to the suicide rumors, but she has been taking a break since May 18. She cited her struggle with Graves’ disease as the reason behind her hiatus from her TV show. Besides having Graves’ disease, Wendy has been struggling with cocaine addiction. She described herself as “a functioning addict” and stayed at a sober living house with a 24-hour coach in 2019 amid her marital woes.

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