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    'Lizzie McGuire' Cast Reuniting for Retro Table Read

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    Hilary Duff and her former television co-stars have reunited online to raise funds for coronavirus relief efforts amid the ongoing health crisis in the United States.
    May 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actress Hilary Duff has surprised fans by reuniting with her “Lizzie McGuire co-stars online for the first time in “almost 18 years.”
    The star took to Instagram on Monday, May 11, 2020 to share video footage of the recent conference call, on which she was joined by Lalaine, Adam Lamberg, Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas, among others, to raise funds for coronavirus relief efforts.
    The group kicked off the virtual get-together by belting out the Disney Channel show’s theme song, before staging a table read of the season one episode, “Between a Rock and a Bra Place”, as they encouraged viewers to consider donating to a few of their “favourite charities.”

    In the caption for the video, Duff wrote, “LIZZIE MCGUIRE retro table read!”
    “Some fun for you this Monday! Hope you guys have fun watching this! We could not stop laughing reading lines from tween us…this is the first time we were all ‘together-ish’ in almost 18 years! This week marks the 19th anniversary of this episode ‘Between a Rock and a Bra Place!’ ”
    Duff concluded the post by apologising for the out-of-sync theme tune singalong, adding, “Do excuse our delayed singing…we will be taking singing lessons as a group to work on our craft!!”
    The digital reunion comes months after progress on a planned “Lizzie McGuire” reboot ground to a halt as the show’s original creator, Terri Minsky, left the project in January amid creative differences with Disney bosses.
    Duff subsequently hinted the issue at the centre of the dispute had to do with the more grown-up themes of the revamped series, which she was fighting network bosses to keep “real and relatable.”
    The original “Lizzie McGuire” series aired from 2001 to 2004.

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    Watch: DaBaby Proposes to B. Simone on 'Wild 'N Out'

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    In the upcoming episode of the show, it seems like the Charlotte rapper is proposing to the social media star, who barges in to the stage donning a wedding dress.
    May 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – DaBaby and B. Simone once again spark romance rumors. During their appearance on “Wild ‘N Out”, the two stars show incessantly flirty interaction. According to a sneak peek at the upcoming episode of the show, it seems like the Charlotte rapper is proposing to her.
    The sneak peek video features B. Simone wearing a wedding dress. DaBaby is about to kneel for another girl before B. Simon barges in. “Hell no! Hell no! Who is this b***h?” she can be heard yelling. The video cuts when DaBaby turns his attention to B. Simone instead, much to her excitement.
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    B. Simone had multiple times made public of her obsession with DaBaby. Last year, the businesswoman left some thirsty comments on the “Bop” hitmaker’s social media posts. She’s also photographed sporting a white traditional wedding dress complete with a veil while carrying a cardboard cut-out of DaBaby in a tux while attending Jess Hilarious’ Halloween party in Atlanta.
    The rapper/businesswoman additionally once declared that she was ready to be the step-mother of his two children. In December of 2019, she finally got a chance to snuggle up to the 28-year-old star at a club.
    Most recently, they refueled the speculation about possible romantic relationship between them with pictures of the two cozying up to each other, the “Intro” hitmaker has clarified that, in contrary to the rumors, they are not an item.
    The Cleveland rapper set things straight on the nature of his relationship with B. Simone by sharing a trailer of his upcoming music video for “Find My Way” which is starring the “Girls Cruise” cast member. “Stupid a** n***a lol, #MarketingGOAT,” he wrote in the caption, suggesting that the PDA pictures were just marketing ploy to drum up the release of his cinematic visuals.

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    'Tiger King' Spin-Off Focusing on Siegfried and Roy in the Works

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    A new project that chronicles the former Las Vegas performance duo Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn is in development to follow up ‘Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness’.
    May 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The filmmakers behind Netflix’s hit series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” are reportedly planning a new episode on magical duo Siegfried & Roy.
    The original “Tiger King” documentary series, which focused on the now incarcerated Oklahoma zoo owner Joe Exotic, was an unexpected hit with viewers during the coronavirus lockdown due to its eccentric subjects and tales of criminal intrigue.
    According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), Dr. James Liu, a wildlife veterinarian and field biologist who worked on the series, reached out to the publication requesting contact information for Chris Lawrence, a former tiger handler for Siegfried & Roy’s Las Vegas show.
    During a call, Liu reportedly said work was underway on a follow-up episode under the “Tiger King” name, focusing on the 2003 onstage tiger mauling that left one half of “Siegfried & Roy”, Roy Horn, permanently injured.
    Lawrence was profiled in THR detailing his recollections of the infamous attack, disputing the magician’s “romanticised” claims about it and blaming Horn, who died last Friday, May 8, 2020 after contracting Covid-19, for handling errors leading to the terrifying incident.
    Horn survived the mauling, but it led to him and partner Siegfried Fischbacher ending their long-running Las Vegas act featuring white lions and tigers as it left him partially paralysed and unable to walk and talk until 2006.
    The new episode, which Liu told THR would be less sensationalist than the original series, will reportedly offer Lawrence the chance to respond to Fischbacher’s denial of his allegations that Horn bore some responsibility for the tiger attack.

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    America Ferrera Ashamed of Winning Emmy Because No One Thought She Deserved It

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    The ‘Ugly Betty’ alum explains why winning Emmy for her TV role in 2007 and becoming the first Latin woman to take the prestigious prize didn’t make her feel good.
    May 13, 2020
    AceShowbiz – America Ferrera wasn’t able to “really enjoy” her “Ugly Betty” Emmy win in 2007 because “no one in the room thought I deserved it.”
    The 36-year-old actress became the first Latina woman to take home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Betty Suarez in the hit U.S. TV show.
    However, reflecting on the historic moment during an interview on the “Armchair Expert” podcast with Dax Shepard, America admitted she can’t watch her win back because of the feelings she was having at the time.
    “When I won the Emmy, I can’t bring myself to watch that because the only thing I remember about being on that stage, accepting that Emmy, was the feeling that no one in the room thought I deserved it,” she said. “And that’s a shame.”
    The star continued, “(I was thinking) ‘She doesn’t really deserve that. What is she really doing in that role? That role is not interesting enough, it’s not dark enough, it’s not edgy enough.’ You know, all of the bulls**t. Which doesn’t enter your mind on its own.”
    “There were people in my life perpetuating those narratives and making me feel like I hadn’t earned this moment. When I look back at that time, my heart aches for that 22-year-old girl, who didn’t get to really enjoy those moments.”
    However, despite her feelings surrounding her Emmy win, America added that she “loved” playing Betty in the programme – which ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2010.
    “I just have a gut instinct that’s it’s going to speak so strongly to so many people, myself included, and to see that happen? That’s the best win ever,” she smiled. “It was maybe the hardest work I’ll ever do in my life but I loved it. The hoopla and the whirlwind that happened around it was challenging and exhausting. My whole life changed.”

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    '90 Day Fiance' Star Stephanie Matto Explains Herself Following Erika Owens Split

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    Meanwhile, Australia native Erika takes to her Instagram account to share a message that reads, ‘No matter what, it’s so important to be kind,’ alongside a quote about healing from Lady GaGa.
    May 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “90 Day Fiance” star Stephanie Matto broke her silence following her split from Erika Owens in the Sunday, May 10 episode of the TLC show. Taking to Instagram Stories, Stephanie said that she made the decision after she trusted her “gut instinct.”
    “People leaving hate know NOTHING, and never will. I assure you the whole situation was so much more complex than you realize,” the 29-year-old explained. “I reacted TERRIBLY, but I was under a ton of pressure. It was literally a pressure cooker of emotions.”
    Stephanie added that she’s “seeking help for the way I handle things. Stop trying to diagnose me. You watched a highly edited clip on a reality TV show. You don’t have a PHD.” She went on saying, “Again, you know NOTHING about the actual situation, and in the end, my gut led me in the right direction.”
    “I understand you have your ideas of who I am, but I don’t think it is necessary for you to voice that on my page,” she shared. “Thanks for watching tonight, hopefully people can watch, judge, and respectfully carry on.”
    Before ending her message, Stephanie wrote, “I apologized to Erika, my mother, and everyone involved.”
    Meanwhile, Erika wrote on her account, “Remember tonight and every night, that no matter what, it’s so important to be kind,” alongside a quote about healing from Lady GaGa. “Remember we are all people. We are all human and all have emotions. I thank you all so much for the love and support from the bottom of my heart, but that doesn’t need to be validated with hatefulness towards anyone. Love and light always x.”
    Erika and Stephanie called it quits as the latter hesitated to introduce the Australia native to her more “traditional” mom. Erika accused Stephanie of playing with her heart and the tension between them led them to split. “There’s obviously a level of misunderstanding between us that I don’t think will ever be resolved. That’s it, we’re done,” Stephanie stated.

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    'Home and Away' Cast and Crew to Start Filming Again in Late May

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    Two months after production was shut down over coronavirus fears, the long-running Australian soap will resume activity with a series of strict measures to keep those involved safe.
    May 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The cast and crew of long-running Australian soap “Home and Away” are returning to the set on 25 May with a series of strict measures to keep them safe.
    Temperature checks will be conducted every day on the Eveleigh, Sydney studio set, outside shoots have been scrapped and everyone will be ordered to keep their distance, so that coronavirus guidelines can be observed.
    There will also be “increased hygiene practices and rigorous cleaning schedules” to make sure the set is safe at all times.
    Production on “Home and Away” was shut down in March over coronavirus fears, with TV bosses at Channel Seven insisting the health and safety of the cast and crew was a priority.

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    Sheree Whitfield Claims Nene Leakes Pays People to Write Her 'RHOA' Reunion Reads, NeNe Claps Back

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    That isn’t the only thing about NeNe that Sheree discussed on ‘WWHL’ as the former ‘RHOA’ star talks about whether NeNe’s friendship with Wendy Williams was a genuine one.
    May 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Sheree Whitfield apparently was one of those who tuned in for the first part of season 12 reunion of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”. The former cast member weighed in on the explosive episode during her appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” and shaded NeNe Leakes in the process.
    “I think Nene did really good tonight. Her reads were amazing,” so Sheree praised the Bravo star. However, she then made an accusations that NeNe might paid someone to write her reunion reads, saying, “Whoever she paid for those, they owe her.”
    Andy then brought the rumors of NeNe having scripted reads into the topic, prompting Sheree to double down on her claims. “I don’t think it’s far-fetched, but she did great on her reads tonight.”
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    It didn’t take long before NeNe noticed Sheree’s comments on her. She quickly clapped back on her Twitter account, writing, “YES my reads are written down and rehearsed! REMEMBER I’m elderly, menopausal and have nooooo f***in memory!”
    “In my younger days i sat on couch and read you b***hes from the top of my WIG and have the most ICONIC READS TO DATE!” she added.

    NeNe Leakes fired back at Sheree Shitfield’s accusation.
    That wasn’t the only thing about NeNe that Sheree discussed on “WWHL”. Sheree said that she wasn’t convinced that NeNe’s friendship with Wendy Williams was a genuine one. When asked if it was “genuine or strategic,” she said it was “strategic” without hesitation.
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    In the reunion, NeNe did address her and Wendy’s on-and-off friendship, saying that she and Wendy were “in a neutral place” at the time they filmed the reunion. However, Kenya didn’t buy that.
    “I don’t think that that is a real friendship. I think that they both are not really being genuine and honest with each other,” Kenya shared during the reunion. “I mean, clearly this woman got online and she was talking about her basically like a dog. ‘That girl over there.’ She was saying the most degrading things, and if that is someone who is truly your friend, why would she go on her platform, basically say, ‘I am Wendy Williams. That is why I’m the queen of daytime TV, and you don’t come for the queen.’ She doesn’t think anything of Nene.”

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    'Friends' Reunion Special Eyeing End of Summer Filming After Delay Caused by Coronavirus

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    WarnerMedia Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt insists that the team is still trying to ‘get this thing done in a more conventional way’ instead of doing it on a web call.
    May 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The “Friends” reunion special could film at the end of the summer, according to WarnerMedia Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt.
    The get together was supposed to be available on HBO Max on 27 May – the launch date for the streaming service – but the coronavirus crisis shut down production and there have been conflicting reports about how much was completed.
    Matt LeBlanc suggested the reunion had been filmed during a recent taped appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, which aired days before the entire “Friends” cast offered up tickets for a live taping of the show as part of an All-In Challenge charity raffle online.
    Now, Greenblatt has made it clear there’s nothing in the can and the special is months away.
    “At first we thought, shows will be delayed for a month or two at the most, and now it seems like it’s going to be far longer than that,” he tells Variety. “We’re holding out for being able to get this special done hopefully by the end of the summer, if the stars align, and hopefully we can get back into production.”
    “We do think there’s a value to having a big, raucous live audience to experience these six great friends coming back together and we didn’t want to just suddenly do it on a web call with, you know, six squares and people shooting from their kitchens and bedrooms…”
    “We’re trying to look to the future and get this thing done in a more conventional way, and I think it’s worth waiting for. We would have loved to have had it on HBO Max on Day One.”
    Jennifer Aniston, LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer are all set to return for the event.

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