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      David Schwimmer Rallies Behind 'Friends' Amid Sexism and Homophobia Accusations

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      While calling his hit sitcom ‘groundbreaking in its time,’ the Ross Geller depicter does admit that the series was lacking in diversity, adding that he had to push for his character to date women of color.
      Jan 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – David Schwimmer is standing up for his hit series “Friends”, following accusations the iconic series promoted sexist, homophobic and transphobic views.
      The actor, who played Ross Geller on the sitcom from 1993 to 2004, insists the “groundbreaking” show tackled important themes.
      “The truth is also that show was groundbreaking in its time for the way in which it handled so casually sex, protected sex, gay marriage and relationships,” he tells the Guardian.
      Schwimmer notes gay marriage story lines were seldom seen on primetime TV at that time, but it was front and centre in “Friends”‘ first ever episode.
      “The pilot of the show was my character’s wife left him for a woman and there was a gay wedding, of my ex and her wife, that I attended (sic),” David adds, but he accepts the show failed in some areas.
      “Maybe there should be an all-black Friends or an all-Asian Friends,” he muses. “But I was well aware of the lack of diversity and I campaigned for years to have Ross date women of colour. One of the first girlfriends I had on the show was an Asian-American woman, and later I dated African-American women. That was a very conscious push on my part.”
      “I’m very aware of my own privilege as a heterosexual white male whose parents were able to pay for a private education for me. I’ve always felt a sense of responsibility to give back and to call things out if I see an abuse of power.”

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      David Schwimmer on 'Friends' Reunion: I Just Don't Think It's Possible

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      While HBO chiefs have revealed they were in early discussions for a revival, the actor playing Ross Geller on the hit sitcom believes his castmates have all moved on.
      Jan 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – David Schwimmer has ruled out reviving his hit sitcom “Friends” as he feels the cast have all moved on.
      Speculation the series, which ran from 1994 to 2004, could be revived has been rife since HBO chiefs revealed they were in early discussions with the cast about some form of reunion programme.
      David tells The Guardian that although he’s open to a reunion that takes the form of a chat show retrospective, he doesn’t want to reprise his role as Ross Geller – and believes colleagues Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and Lisa Kudrow feel the same.
      “I just don’t think it’s possible, given everyone’s different career trajectories,” he says. “I think everyone feels the same: why mess with what felt like the right way to end the series? I don’t want to do anything for the money. It would have to make sense creatively and nothing I’ve heard so far presented to us makes sense.”
      However, the star reveals that he and his castmates are still on good terms – with his relationship with Matt particularly strong.
      “We all had a little reunion dinner at Courteney’s house recently,” he adds. “Everyone drifts and everyone has families and gets on with it so there are different relationships among the cast, but I’m probably closest to LeBlanc on a regular basis. I’m the only one that lives in New York.”
      Reminiscing about his time on the hit sitcom, the 53-year-old recalls, “The older I get and the more my perspective shifts. The more you realise just how good you had it. That 10-year run with that particular cast, that group of writers, those directors. It was an amazing time professionally, but mostly creatively.”

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      RJ Mitte Plans to Be Drug Kingpin on 'Breaking Bad' Spin-Off Series

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      In a new newspaper interview, the actor playing Walter White, Jr. on the drama series reveals that he has already pitched his idea to show creator Vince Gilligan.
      Jan 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte is plotting a spin-off series for his character Walter, Jr.
      The 2019 Netflix movie “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” appeared to mark the end of Walter White’s drug dynasty, but his onscreen son wants to continue his dad’s work with his own spin-off show.
      Speaking to Britain’s The Sun newspaper, Mitte revealed he’s already pitched his idea about becoming the new Heisenberg — the alias Walter used as a meth kingpin — to “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan.
      “He is his father’s son in a way of his actions and his moralities of what he’s going to do would be right for his family,” he said. “I think for us it would be a very hard life after what Heisenberg did to his family and I think that stigma would carry.”
      “But I would like to see Walt, Jr. being a gangster.”
      “Breaking Bad” originally aired for five seasons from 2008 to 2013, and starred Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Anna Gunn. It also spawned the spin-off prequel series, “Better Call Saul”, which debuted in 2015 and releases its fifth season next month (February 2020).

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      '90 Day Fiance' Star Anna-Marrie Campisi Denies Rumors She Fakes Mursel Mistanoglu's Return From Tur

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      While Anna is excited for Mursel’s return, it’s not the case for Anna’s eldest child Joey who is against his mother going forward with her marriage with Mursel.
      Jan 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Amid speculations that Mursel Mistanoglu’s return to the U.S. was all fake story for ratings and he never returned to Turkey in the first place, “90 Day Fiance” star Anna-Marie Campisi has set the records straight. She decided to end the rumors for once and all during her recent Instagram Live broadcast.
      During the broadcast, a fan asked the Bellvue, Nebraska native, “Is it true Mursel never left to Turkey?” The 38-year-old TLC personality then responded, “Mursel did leave to turkey. It’s really true.”
      It was revealed in the Sunday, January 26 episode of the network’s hit reality show that Mursel would soon reunite with Anna as he’s set to return to the U.S. after leaving for Turkey. Mursel shared that his parents changed their minds after he told them that he still loves Anna, and his same K-1 visa was amazingly approved and he was headed back to the United States.
      “When Mursel left to go back to Turkey, I was really heartbroken and he called me saying that his parents said that we could get married,” she explained in the episode. “I was in disbelief and I guess I just, in that moment I was so angry at him for leaving. But, you know, I still love him.”
      “It doesn’t really happen often but you may be able to come back on the same K-1 visa,” Anna explained. “Like, I can’t believe we’re even getting an opportunity for this interview. This whole thing is just crazy.”
      While Anna was excited for Mursel’s return, it was not the case for Anna’s eldest child Joey. He was against the reconciliation even though Anna’s two younger sons, Gino and Leo, said they were OK with the wedding being back on. Joey said he didn’t even want to attend, in addition to telling TLC cameras that he felt like his mother was making a mistake.

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      Terry Crews Says He Will Never Stand Up for Gabrielle Union and Explains Why

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      In response to the criticisms against him, the ‘America’s Got Talent’ host suggests it’s not his job to ‘take care’ of other women, not even his mother and daughters.
      Jan 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Terry Crews finally addressed criticisms on why he didn’t defend former “America’s Got Talent” judge Gabrielle Union despite her support for him when he opened up on his sexual assault ordeal in the past. The “AGT” host said it’s true he would never speak up for her and explained why.
      “There is only one woman one earth I have to please. Her name is Rebecca,” he wrote on Twitter, referring to his wife. He even refused to defend his mother, daughters, or sisters. “I will let their husbands/ boyfriends/ partners take care of them,” he said. “Rebecca gives me WINGS.”
      He was flooded with comments on social media due to his remarks. Even T.I. couldn’t resist leaving a comment on an Instagram post by The Shade Room. While he didn’t say any word, he left an emoji with zipped-up lips.

      Many criticized Crews and one of them wrote, “Man… this is a terrible thing to think, let alone say. You may not believe you have to please them… but they deserve the same humane treatment you requested and required when it was your turn to be the person in need of support. Damn, man… it really isn’t that hard.”
      Another commented, “I don’t care whether they have a man or not, better believe I will protect my family tirelessly. Who says something like that??”

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      Tamra Judge Exits 'RHOC' Due to Reduced Salary and 'Humiliating' Demotion

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      Prior to his, co-star Vicky Gulvalson shared that she left the Bravo show on Friday, January 24, writing on Instagram, ‘I will always be the OG of the OC, but it’s time to say goodbye to ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’.’
      Jan 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Upcoming season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” will lose another one of its cast members. According to a new report, Tamra Judge is walking away from the Bravo reality series, and her decision was prompted by the salary pittance that’s offered to her.
      “Bravo bosses wanted Tamra to be bridge from the old cast to the new in season 15 and she refused,” a source spilled to Radar Online. “Tamra got her pick up contract letter last, after the other ladies, and it had major conditions in it.”
      The source added that Tamra “was even more than demoted to a friend role” which meant that “she’d have very little camera time. And it meant she would earn next to nothing in reality TV terms.”
      “She would go from $900,000 a season to $20,000 an episode for just three show appearances, which would add up to $60,000 total. It was humiliating,” so the insider went on sharing. “So Tamra walked away.”
      Tamra announced her departure on Saturday, January 25. Speaking to PEOPLE, Tamra, who had been on the show for 12 seasons, said, “It’s been a wild ride, and after all these years, I’m looking forward to life away from the cameras. I was offered a chance to come back to the show in a limited role, but would prefer to walk away on my own terms.”
      Another source told the site that the TV star was “asked back for three episodes, so producers could close out her storyline.”
      Tamra revealed that her husband Eddie Judge and her children, sons Ryan Vieth, 34, and Spencer Barney 19, and daughter Sydney Barney, 21, and Sophia Barney, 14, “are very excited for her new chapter. “I want to thank all the fans who have offered me their support over the years. It’s meant a lot. I’m sad to go but I’m very excited about my future,” the Vena Wellness owner added.
      Prior to his, co-star Vicki Gulvalson shared that she left the show on Friday, January 24. “I will always be the OG of the OC, but it’s time to say goodbye to ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’,” the 57-year-old wrote on Instagram, before referencing her famous party catchphrase. “It’s been an incredible ride for 14 years and I want to thank all of you for your support, for your love and for ‘whooping it up!’ ”
      “My podcast with Westwood One will be launching soon and I will have much more to say about this on Whoop It Up with Vicki,” she wrote. “I hope you will join me with my new journey so please stay tuned. I love all my fans, and I want to thank Bravo and Evolution for this incredible experience, which my family and I have will never forget.”

      “We have shared so many great and not so great times together and it has been the ride of our lives. Thelma and Louise …. now where do you want to go?!” she added.

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      Vivica A. Fox Hopes Jussie Smollett Makes a Return for 'Empire' Finale

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      During an appearance on ‘The Talk’, the actress portraying Candace Mason on the Lee Daniels-created series points out that the decision to bring back the Jamal Lyon depicter lies with the network.
      Jan 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Vivica A. Fox has urged TV bosses to bring Jussie Smollett back for the “Empire” finale.
      The actor has not appeared on the show since he was charged with wasting police time over an alleged race attack hoax in Chicago, Illinois last year (2019), and as the investigation into the incident and his subsequent arrest and release continues, Fox entertainment president Michael Thorn has made it clear that any talk of Smollett’s return should be ignored.
      But Vivica, who plays Candace on “Empire”, is hoping TV bosses see sense and bring his character, Jamal Lyon, back for one final episode before the drama wraps later this year (2020).
      “I love Jussie and I always will,” she tells “The Talk”. “He’s family. Things happen. We started the show with him and in my honest opinion, I’d love to finish it with him, but it is up to the network.”

      Speaking about creator Lee Daniels’ decision to cut Jussie on “Watch What Happens Live” in November (2019), she said, “There was just too much drama surrounding the circumstances… (but) don’t count him out. Y’all may see him.”

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      White Reporter Uses N-Word During Live News Reporting on Kobe Bryant's Death

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      The MSNBC reporter Alison Morris seemingly uses racial slur to describe the Los Angeles Lakers following the NBA superstar’s sudden passing in a helicopter crash.
      Jan 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – MSNBC came under fire after their white reporter Alison Morris seemingly blurted out the N-word when covering Kobe Bryant’s tragic death. She described the NBA legend as “the kind of star that was perfectly cast on the Los Angeles N****** — Los Angeles Lakers.”
      Rumor has it, the network has a 15-second delay to edit the racial slur but the footage was released uncensored. “WTF! How can you even get to that word from anything?!” one exclaimed. “There’s a lot of news reporters and journalists that need firing tonight.”
      Alison quickly took to Twitter to apologize, insisting she never said the N-word. “Earlier today, while reporting on the tragic news of Kobe Bryant’s passing, I unfortunately stuttered on air, combining the names of the Knicks and the Lakers to say ‘Nakers.’ Please know I did not & would NEVER use a racist term. I apologize for the confusion this caused,” she wrote.
      However, many people were skeptical of her explanation. “I listened to the clip SEVERAL times and you said the N word with a HARD G. So no we dont believe you,” one commented. Another added, “Ma’am you did not say Nakers.” A third person agreed, “She KNOWS she said the wrong thing cause after the fact she started talking a mile a minute.. smh.”
      Kobe Bryant passed away in a helicopter crash Sunday morning, January 26 in Calabasas. His 13-year-old daughter Gianna also died. They were en route to the Mamba Academy for her basketball practice. One of her teammates and another parent also perished as no one on board survived.
      Kobe Bryant was 41. He was survived by his wife Vanessa and their three other daughters, Natalia, Bianca, and baby Capri who was born in June 2019.
      Just hours before his death, Kobe congratulated fellow basketballer LeBron James as the latter climbed up to the third rank on the NBA all-time leading scorer, replacing Kobe who was moved down to the fourth spot. “Passed the torch right before his passing,” a fan commented.

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