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      Ava DuVernay Cites First Amendment as She Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Her Show 'When They See Us'

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      The ‘When They See Us’ director and Netflix bosses are asking judge to throw out the lawsuit filed by Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein following the premiere of their TV show.
      May 20, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Ava DuVernay and Netflix bosses are seeking the dismissal of Central Park Five prosecutor Linda Fairstein’s lawsuit alleging their TV series “When They See Us” defamed her.
      Fairstein sued over the Emmy-winning series in March, alleging the four-part show, about five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem who were unfairly convicted of raping a white woman, Trisha Meili, while she was jogging in New York City’s Central Park, was defamatory.
      According to Deadline.com, DuVernay and Netflix executives are now seeking the dismissal of the ex-prosecutor’s suit, citing the protection of the U.S. First Amendment.
      “Plaintiff’s claims fail under the First Amendment as a matter of law,” a motion filed in Florida on Monday, May 18, 2020 by the Oscar-nominated director, Netflix chiefs, and co-defendant WTSU producer and writer Attica Locke, reads, “Material falsity is essential to any defamation claim and is an element Plaintiff must establish.”
      The 36 page filing describes the show as an “artistic dramatization of controversial and contested historical events” and states that Fairstein’s argument that writers “puts words in her mouth” is a “non sequitur” and so the defamation suit should be dismissed.
      Fairstein claims the show unfairly depicted her as a “racist, unethical villain who is determined to jail innocent children of color at any cost” and that her portrayal by Felicity Huffman in the miniseries features “complete fabrications and (is) readily contradicted by evidence in the public record.”
      DuVernay and her co-defendants also want the lawsuit dismissed as they have no connection to Florida, where Fairstein recently moved and filed her complaint.
      At the time of the conviction of Raymond Santana, Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, and Korey Wise for the crime in 1990, the prosecutor turned crime novelist took credit for their convictions. However, those convictions were vacated in 2002 after it became clear they were innocent, following a confession by serial rapist and murderer Matias Reyes.

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      Egypt Criss Announces 'Growing Up Hip Hop' Exit

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      Her exit comes after co-star Romeo Miller called out the producers of the WE tv reality TV show for creating ‘fake drama’ with Angela Simmons in a tweet back in February.
      May 20, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Season 5 seemingly will be the last season featuring Egypt Criss. The daughter of Treach shared on her social media account that she had decided to “walk away” from the WE tv’s reality TV series.
      “I respect myself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves me, grows me or makes me happy,” she said on Instagram. “It’s time for me to rise from the ashes from being falsely represented to you, the people I love most, which is why I have decided to resign from Growing Up Hip Hop.”
      Concluding her post, Egypt added several hashtags including #itsbeenreal, #allgoodthingsmustcometoanend and #movingforward.

      Fans, however, were not really convinced that she would really exit the show. “She’ll be back. Her master, Samantha, not leaving that camera time,” a fan noted. Speaking of Egypt’s fiance Sam, another fan added, “Her man need that show more than she does tho….now let’s see how long they stay together after she off that show!” One other wrote, “She’s in way over her head and her ‘man’ is using her. I hope she gets away from his soon.”
      Seemingly thinking that the decision to leave was the best, someone said, “Egypt needed her own moment, even at the expense of her own self worth. I wish her well and better. Her brother was willing to take anyone down for her. She needs to do the same.”
      Someone else, meanwhile, believed that leaving the show wouldn’t hurt Egypt financially. “Her mom is rich she definitely didn’t need to do this show,” said the person.
      Her exit comes after co-star Romeo Miller slammed “Growing Up Hip Hop” producers for creating “fake drama” with Angela Simmons. Responding to an article which claimed that “things get awkward” between him and Angela, Romeo tweeted in February, “Literally was dealing with my autie death and hopped on a plane right after this scene to make her funeral.”
      “Great editing tho. Was literally in and out and came to show love to Egypt for HER engagement,” he added. “Yall gotta stop with the fake drama, but that’s why I left the show.”

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      John Legend Gets Emotional After Helping 'The Voice' Contestant Clear Prince's Song

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      The ‘Voice’ judge and the contestant under his wing Cammwess are overwhelmed with emotions after the former managed to clear ‘Purple Rain’ for the latter’s performance.
      May 20, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “The Voice” contestant CammWess was left in tears on Monday night’s show, May 18, 2020 after his coach John Legend managed to clear Prince classic “Purple Rain” for him to perform on the programme.
      While countless hit songs have been taken on by hopefuls on the U.S. TV talent show over the years, “Purple Rain” has never been one of them. But after John got involved, he managed to secure the tune for his act to belt out on Monday’s episode – a feat that was entirely appreciated by CammWess.
      “Purple Rain has never been cleared for a performance on The Voice,” John explained as he introduced the performance. “I got an e-mail from one of the managers (asking), ‘John, will you vouch for this guy CammWess?’ I was like, ‘I will absolutely vouch for CammWess.’ ”
      “It’s poetic, it’s really crazy,” CammWess replied. “I’m not gonna lie, I cried about it.”
      And even his mentor John got a little choked up.
      “I’m getting emotional thinking about it with you. I just want you to show out, make it like you singing at the Super Bowl in the rain,” he said referencing the late singer’s iconic 2007 Super Bowl performance. “That’s how you win The Voice.”
      “The Voice” finale airs on Tuesday night, May 19, 2020 in the U.S.

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      '90 Day Fiance' Star Ashley Martson Hints at Never Returning to the Show With Jay Smith

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      In a new Instagram post, the 33-year-old TLC personality, who is currently quarantining with Jay, weighs in on the possibility of them making a return to the reality show.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Fans of TLC’s “90 Day Fiance” may not see Ashley Martson and Jay Smith again in an upcoming season of the reality TV show. In a new Instagram post, Ashley weighed in on the possibility of them making a return to the show.
      “I wish everyday I could do a tell all on reality tv. I think most of the population with half a brain gets it but theres a large amount who definitely don’t,” so she wrote over the weekend. “unfortunately, I am a dumba** who signed a confidentiality contract for life and I got too much to lose.”
      She added, “So I’m gonna go ahead and shut up now and drunk some water and mind my business. Carry on.”
      Later during a Q&A session, a fan asked her if she could “do a tell all with what happened with tlc.” In response, Ashley replied, “Nah, I’m better then that. On to the next! Life is falling right how I would like it to so no need to tear anyone down!”
      Ashley and Jay have been dating on-and-off with them recently reconciliating. The pair, who went on to go through divorce processes multiple times, are currently quarantining together in Pennsylvania after Ashley brought Jay over from Jamaica to the United States.
      Some fans were seemingly not impressed with them getting back together as one commented in one of her posts, “How many times do you have to get hurt both emotionally/financially before you finally learn?” Ashley caught wind of it and didn’t hesitate to clap back, saying, “Fifty-leven days, umpteen hours.”
      Someone else, meanwhile, called her desperate for always coming back to someone who always cheats on her. “Desperate is coming to someone’s page you don’t even follow and talking s**t. Like you literally had to look me up and come here to make this comment. Get a f***ing life,” Ashley hotly responded.

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      Ansel Elgort Studies Journalism and Japanese in Preparation for 'Tokyo Vice'

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      Impressed by the dedication the ‘Baby Driver’ actor showed to master his character, director Michael Mann claims that he is doing ‘a very immersive piece of work’.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Moviemaker Michael Mann was impressed with Ansel Elgort’s preparation for new movie “Tokyo Vice”, revealing the “Baby Driver” star studied journalism and Japanese to master his character.
      The actor plays a newshound who clashes with a major crime boss in the new movie, which was six days into production in Tokyo when the coronavirus shut down the film, and Mann is keen to get back behind the camera after raving about his leading man.
      “Ansel has been ferocious, in prep (preparation),” the director tells Deadline. “He wrote about three stories. Lowell Bergman, my friend from ‘The Insider’ (film), hooked us up with Jason Felch, who teaches journalism but was an investigative reporter at the LA (Los Angeles) Times, and James Queally, a great crime reporter at the LA Times. We spent a time in South Central, downtown, and Ansel did three different stories to learn the complications of that job…”
      “He (also) threw himself in a four-hour, Japanese-language only classes every day (sic). After an intense four weeks, he can walk into a restaurant and have a conversation and Japanese-speakers say his accent is good…”
      “I’m thrilled with what I’m seeing. It’s a very immersive piece of work he’s doing. That’s what I wanted from him, and it’s certainly what he’s done.”

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      'Bachelor: LTYH' Finale Recap: One Couple Named as Winner After Stunning Performances

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      The season 1 finale of the show kicks off with the remaining couples, Trevor-Jamie, Bri- Chris and Matt-Rudi, heading to Nashvile where they have to perform twice.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart” has announced its winners in the season finale which aired on Monday, May 18. The episode kicked off with the remaining couples, Trevor & Jamie, Bri & Chris and Matt & Rudi, heading to Nashvile where they had to perform twice.
      The first one to go on a date was Matt and Rudi, who was concerned with their relationship as they weren’t on the same page. Matt later admitted to Rudi that he didn’t feel like their relationship was at the same level as the other two couples. Unsurprisingly, Rudi was upset and stormed out in tears.
      Matt then apologized to Rudi. They later decided to leave the show without having a bad blood.
      Meanwhile, Jamie and Trevor were bonding during their date. Trevor could be seen trying to assure Jamie that he was serious for their romance as she still had trust issues from her past relationships. The pair decided to spend the night together in the fantasy suite.
      As for Bri and Chris, they were focused on continuing to build their emotional connection. The pair agreed not to go to the fantasy suit. However, they seemed awkward the next day as Bri was worried that the decision would change something in their relationship.
      Jamie and Trevor were the first couple to perform. They opted to sing “Unchained Melody” and “Speechless” and ended the show with a kiss. Bri and Chris later followed it up, performing “Make You Feel My Love” and “Give Me Love”. The judges, Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick, Taye Diggs, Rita Wilson and Jewel, felt their genuine connection.
      It was later time to reveal the winner with the decision being fully on the judges’ hands. Eventually, Bri and Chris were crowned as the winners!

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      Morrissey Fuming Over Sky Sports' Racist Branding of Him Despite On-Air Apology

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      On his Morrissey Central website, the former The Smiths frontman posts a clip of journalist Sam Wallace making the potentially libellous comments on ‘Sunday Supplement’ show.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Morrissey received an on air apology from the host of U.K. TV sports show “Sunday Supplement” after he was branded a “racist” by a panellist on air.
      The incident occurred as presenters filmed the soccer discussion show remotely on Sunday (May 17), and journalist Sam Wallace made comments he believed were not being broadcast referring to former fans abandoning Morrissey over his controversial political views.
      “Morrissey’s been cancelled hasn’t he as he’s basically turned out to be a racist,” Wallace said.
      Later on the show, host Geoff Shreeves issued an apology over the potentially libellous comments.
      “At the start of this programme a brief private conversation was unintentionally broadcast,” he added. “It was not meant for broadcast and any conversation does not reflect the views of Sky Sports.”
      The gaffe does not appear to have gone down well with the former The Smiths frontman as a video clip of Wallace’s comments was posted on his Morrissey Central website.
      An angry caption above the footage reads, “SKY SPORTS AIR LIBELLOUS COMMENT ABOUT MORRISSEY: SUNDAY TELEGRAPH JOURNALIST SAM WALLACE EXPOSES MORRISSEY TO HATRED, RIDICULE AND INJURY.”
      The star has come under fire for his political views, including his support of the far-right For Britain party, with some U.K. record shops removing his albums from sale.
      However, he has strenuously denied accusations of racism and kicked protesters out of a show in Portland, Oregon, last October.

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      The Umbrella Academy' Cast Unveil Release Date of Season 2 Using Tiffany's Hit Song

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      Aidan Gallagher, Ellen Page, Emmy Raver-Lampman and their co-stars get together virtually to share footage of them dancing to the 1980s pop star’s single ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’.
      May 19, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The cast of “The Umbrella Academy” announced the second-season drop date for their Netflix hit on Monday (May 18) with a little help from singer Tiffany.
      Aidan Gallagher, Ellen Page, Emmy Raver-Lampman and their co-stars gathered together virtually to upload footage of them dancing to the 1980s pop star’s hit “I Think We’re Alone Now”, before the release date of “The Umbrella Academy” 2 was announced – 31 July.
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      The first season of the adaptation of My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way’s comic book premiered in February, 2019 and became one of the streaming service’s most popular shows.

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