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      Justin Timberlake to Explore Secret Life of Chuck Barris Series in New Apple Plus Series

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      The untitled project, which is based on 1984 memoir ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind’, will see the pop superstar-turned-actor taking on the role of ‘The Gong Show’ host.

      Apr 10, 2021

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      Justin Timberlake is set to portray U.S. game show host and alleged CIA assassin Chuck Barris in a new Apple TV+ series.

      The pop superstar-turned-actor will take on the lead role in the as-yet-untitled series, based on Barris’ wild 1984 memoir, “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind”, in which he claimed to have become a TV personality, hosting “The Gong Show” and creating popular series like “The Dating Game” and “The Newlywed Game”, as an elaborate cover for his real job as an undercover agent in the 1960s and ’70s.

      CIA officials denied ever working with Barris, but the autobiography previously inspired the 2002 film of the same name, directed by George Clooney and starring Sam Rockwell. Barris himself said in a 194 interview on NBC’s “Today” show, “No, I was never a CIA hitman.”

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      “I never did those things. I once applied for the CIA, and while I was going through the process I got a job and went on television,” the TV host who died in 2017 at the age of 87 added. “But I had always wondered what would have happened if I had done both.”

      Now Timberlake will be exploring the secret life of Barris for a new hour-long drama series, with the pilot penned by showrunner Jon Worley, according to Deadline. Worley will be sharing the showrunner position with “Ray Donovan” executive producer David Hollander.

      The project was recently picked up at auction by Apple bosses, who previously worked with Timberlake on the recent Fisher Stevens drama “Palmer”. It will be co-produced by Miramax and Paramount Television Studios.

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      CBS Accused of Hypocrisy for 'Exploiting' Sharon Osbourne's Racism Scandal for 'The Talk' Ratings

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      In other news, it has been reported that the talk show is set to end its month-long hiatus on Monday, April 12 as the remaining co-hosts will discuss ‘race and healing’ with diversity, equity, inclusion and justice expert Dr. Donald E. Grant.

      Apr 10, 2021

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      CBS faces backlash after it keeps promoting “The Talk” using clip featuring Sharon Osbourne defending Meghan Markle against the British royal family. The said clip was taken two days before Osbourne had an on-air argument with co-host Sheryl Underwood over Piers Morgan, leading to Osbourne getting fired from the show.

      According to Daily Mail, some industry insiders accused the network of “hypocrisy” over the incident. Additionally, a source close to the wife of Ozzy Osbourne believed that CBS is “exploiting the controversy for ratings.”

      In the episode, which was taken before Piers made controversial comments on Meghan and her bombshell revelations in her interview with Oprah Winfrey, Osbourne was seen slamming the royal family and the queen. She also described that their alleged poor treatment toward the Duchess of Sussex was an “absolute racism at its height.”

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      Despite that, Osbourne defended her pal Piers who accused Meghan of lying and refused to believe her. “I supported my friend with his freedom of speech and his opinions of what he felt about the interview of Meghan and Harry,” she said at the time. “Did I like everything he said, did I agree with what he said? No. Because it’s his opinion, it’s not my opinion.”

      Her stance on the whole matter earned her criticism from most poeple including co-host Sheryl. The pair had a tense argument on-air before CBS eventually decided to let Osbourne go.

      In other news, it has been reported that “The Talk” is set to return on Monday, April 12 following their month-long hiatus. In the upcoming episode, the remaining co-hosts including Sheryl, Carrie Ann Inaba, Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth are set to have an important discussion regarding “race and healing” with diversity, equity, inclusion and justice expert Dr. Donald E. Grant.

      ” ‘The Talk’ returns with a discussion about race and healing; expert on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice Dr. Donald E. Grant will offer advice on how to have these difficult conversations; nationally acclaimed trauma therapist and life coach Dr. Anita Phillips will share her expertise on how to heal after a painful event or conversation,” a statement read. Life coach Dr. Anita Phillips is also set to make an appearance in the episode.

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      Kim Kardashian Hints at New Show Ahead of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' Final Episode

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      Kim has already teased an upcoming return of the Kardashian/Jenner family as their long-running family reality series is bidding farewell with the current season 20.

      Apr 10, 2021

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      Kim Kardashian has teased she “won’t be gone long” after the end of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians”.

      The 40-year-old reality star sent fans into meltdown when she revealed their iconic reality show would be ending this year (21), but she has given them hope again – insisting the family will be back on screens very soon.

      Taking to Twitter, she wrote, “We won’t be gone long!! Our new show on @hulu will be coming after the final season. (sic)”

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      Back in September last year (20), Kim revealed the show was ending.

      She wrote in a statement at the time, “It is with heavy hearts that we’ve made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’. After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and numerous spin-off shows, we are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years – through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children. We’ll forever cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we’ve met along the way…”

      “Without Keeping Up with The Kardashians, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has watched and supported me and my family these past 14 incredible years. This show made us who we are and I will be forever in debt to everyone who played a role in shaping our careers and changing our lives forever.”

      And momager Kris Jenner admits ending the show was the hardest business decision she’s ever had to make, adding, “It was a very hard decision to make, really hard and really sad.”

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      Lisa Rinna Denies Being Upset at Andy Cohen Over 'WWHL' Kids Special

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      The Bravo executive producer announced on April 6 the 13 children of stars from ‘Real Housewives’ franchise who would join him for his late-night special and ask for fan questions.

      Apr 9, 2021

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      Lisa Rinna has set the record straight. Amid reports that there were Housewives who were not happy with Andy Cohen creating a kids special of “Watch What Happens Live”, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” shared in an Instagram post that she wasn’t one of them.

      Shutting down rumors that she complained to Andy because her two daughters, Delilah Belle Hamlin and Amelia Gray Hamlin, weren’t included on the new project, Lisa wrote on the Thursday, April 8 post, “My kids were asked to do it.” She went on adding, “It wasn’t me Calling Big Daddy.”

      Lisa Rinna denied being upset over WWHL kids special.

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      The 57-year-old Bravo personality continued, “But now I want to know who called.” It remains to be seen why they declined the offer to participate on the special.

      Andy announced on April 6 that some of Housewives’ children would join him for his late-night special and ask for fan questions. Among the lineup are Kandi Burruss’ daughter Riley, Ramona Singer’s daughter Avery and Meredith Marks’ son Brooks. The three would join other 11 children of stars from “Real Housewives” franchise including “The Real Housewives of New York City”, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” as well as “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”.

      While the lineup seemed to be pretty inclusive, Andy revealed that two anonymous housewives were mad as their kids were snubbed. “I will say I heard from two moms saying, ‘Why wasn’t my daughter included?’ ” he shared on his SiriusXM show “Radio Andy”.

      Sonja Morgan was named as one of the candidates of the alleged upset Housewives. However, Andy quickly denied the speculations, saying, “I would love to have Quincy [Morgan],” referring to Sonja’s daughter.

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      Tom Holland to Explore Mental Illness in Anthology Series 'The Crowded Room'

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      A co-production between Apple Studios and New Regency, the first season of this TV drama will be based on a biography of Daniel Keyes, who was arrested for three rapes in Ohio in the late 1970s.

      Apr 9, 2021

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      Actor Tom Holland is set to explore the subject of Multiple Personality Disorder for a new TV drama based on the true crime story of Billy Milligan.

      “The Crowded Room” will be an anthology series, with the first season based on Daniel Keyes’ 1981 biography, “The Minds of Billy Milligan”, a man who was arrested for three rapes in Ohio in the late 1970s.

      However, he eventually became the first person ever acquitted of a crime after doctors diagnosed him with Multiple Personality Disorder, now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder, claiming he had no knowledge of the assaults as they were committed by two of his alternate personalities.

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      Instead of being convicted and thrown behind bars in prison, Milligan went on to spend a decade in various mental hospitals.

      “The Crowded Room” will be adapted by “Cinderella Man” screenwriter Akiva Goldsman for a 10-episode first season for streaming service bosses at Apple. It is a co-production between Apple Studios and New Regency with Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan and Michael Schaefer serving as executive producers.

      Goldsman and Holland will also serve as executive producers on the project, which reunites the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” star with Apple officials following his recent crime drama “Cherry (2021)”, in which he portrayed an army veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, who turns bank robber to pay for his drug addiction.

      Holland will next be seen reprising his role as Peter Parker in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, which is set to be released in December 2021. His other project, “Uncharted”, is slated to be released theatrically in 2022.

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      Millie Bobby Brown Scolds 'Stranger Things' Co-Star David Harbour for Spilling Season 4 Spoilers

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      The Eleven depicter cuts short her onscreen father’s Instagram Live after noticing that the actor is going live from the set still in his character’s costume and bloody makeup.

      Apr 9, 2021

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      Millie Bobby Brown has just called out David Harbour. Upon learning her “Stranger Things” co-star spilled spoilers of the series’ season 4 on social media, the Eleven depicter jokingly scolded him.

      The 17-year-old’s reaction came after her on-screen father hopped on Instagram Live on Wednesday, April 7 while he was still in his character’s costume and bloody makeup. “What’s up, everybody? How’s it going? I haven’t done Instagram Live in a little while. I think I can only be here for like three and a half minutes because I think I have to go to set fairly soon,” he began.

      “I’m here, shooting season four of our television show,” the Jim Hopper depicter further divulged. “I don’t think I’m supposed to be showing you these things. Who wants to hear spoilers for season four? Let me just read directly from the script.”

      David then burst out laughing when Millie commented on his Live. “Oh s**t! Millie! Oh, no. Millie, don’t tell Netflix, don’t tell Netflix that I’m doing Instagram Live from set,” he said, before lightheartedly threatening her, “I’m just going to read your sections of the script, Millie. I’m just gonna tell everybody what happens to Eleven this season.”

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      After David allowed Millie to join the Live, she yelled, “What are you doing?!” In response to her question, he laughed and replied, “I don’t know, I’m so crazy. I’m so crazy I shouldn’t be doing this.” When she asked whether he was in his costume, he questioned back, “They saw it in the trailer. Didn’t they see it?”

      Feeling surprised by the actor’s answer, the teen was quick to scream, “Get off of live and go back to work! You’re getting a phone call [from Netflix] right now.” He then quipped, “I know… I’m getting fired.”

      “Stranger Things” season 4 is currently on its production after being shut down in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaten Matarazzo recently told Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” that the upcoming season might end up being the “scariest” one yet.

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      GLAAD Media Awards 2021: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and Sam Smith Take Home Top Prizes

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      GLAAD Media Awards 2021: 'Schitt's Creek' and Sam Smith Take Home Top Prizes

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      That night also sees Hulu’s ‘Happiest Season’ winning Outstanding Film – Wide Release, while Netflix’s ‘The Boys in the Band’ nabs the award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release.

      Apr 9, 2021

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      The 2021 GLAAD Media Awards has announced its winners on Thursday, April 8 through a virtual ceremony. Hosted by Niecy Nash, the award-giving event saw “Schitt’s Creek” being among the top prize winners as it took home the trophy for Outstanding Comedy Series.

      “The GLAAD Media Awards special guests and winners sent an undeniably loud message of LGBTQ acceptance around the world tonight,” GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “This year’s award recipients, including ‘Disclosure’, ‘Schitt’s Creek’, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Veneno’, remind us that even in times of political and cultural division, diverse LGBTQ representation and visibility can enlighten, entertain and create lasting impact, ultimately raising the bar for LGBTQ inclusion in media.”

      “Disclosure” was honored with the award of Outstanding Documentary, with Sterling K. Brown presenting the prize. “To the trans youth watching right now, we want you to know that you’re anointed, that despite all of the attacks that might be happening against you, you are divine. You deserve to be. You are here for a reason. You must survive to fulfill that divine purpose,” Laverne Cox, who accepted the award, said during her speech.

      Hulu’s “Happiest Season” won Outstanding Film – Wide Release, while Netflix’s “The Boys in the Band” nabbed the award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release. Also among the winners was “Star Trek: Discovery” which was named as the best drama series, edging out “9-1-1: Lone Star”, “Killing Eve”, “Supergirl”, “The Umbrella Academy” and “Wynonna Earp” among others.

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      Outstanding TV Movie went to Amazon’s “Uncle Frank” and “I May Destroy You” won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Outstanding Kids & Family Programming, meanwhile, had two winners which were “First Day” and “She-Ra & The Princess of Power”.

      That night also saw Sam Smith being announced as the winner of Outstanding Music Artist for his new album “Love Goes”. As for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist, the award went to Chika for her album “Industry Games”.

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      Outstanding Film – Wide Release: “Happiest Season”
      Outstanding Film – Limited Release: “The Boys in the Band”
      Outstanding Documentary: “Disclosure”

      Outstanding Comedy Series: “Schitt’s Creek”
      Outstanding Drama Series: “Star Trek: Discovery”
      Outstanding TV Movie: “Uncle Frank”
      Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: “I May Destroy You”
      Outstanding Reality Program: “We’re Here”
      Outstanding Childre’s Programming: The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo”
      Outstanding Kids & Family Programming: “First Day” and “She-Ra & The Princesses of Power” (tie)
      Outstanding Music Artist: Sam Smith, “Love Goes”
      Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist: Chika, “Industry Games”
      Outstanding Video Game: The Last of Us Part II and Tell Me Why (tie)
      Outstanding Comic Book: Empyre, Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling, Empyre: Aftermath Avengers, written by Al Ewing, Dan Slott, Chip Zdarsky, Anthony Oliveira
      Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode: “Lilly Responds to Comments About Her Sexuality” – “A Little Late With Lilly Singh”
      Outstanding TV Journalism Segment: “Dwyane Wade One-On-One: Basketball Legend Opens Up About Supporting Transgender Daughter” – “Good Morning America”
      Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form: “ABC News Joe Biden Town Hall”
      Outstanding Print Article: “20 LGBTQ+ People Working to Save Lives on the Frontline” by Diane Anderson-Minshall, David Artavia, Tracy Gilchrist, Desiree Guerrero, Jeffrey Masters, Donald Padgett, and Daniel Reynolds (The Advocate)
      Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage: PEOPLE
      Outstanding Online Journalism Article: “Gay Men Speak Out After Being Turned Away from Donating Blood During Coronavirus Pandemic: ‘We are Turning Away Perfectly Healthy Donors'” by Tony Morrison and Joel Lyons (GoodMorningAmerica.com)
      Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia: “Stop Killing Us: Black Transgender Women’s Lived Experiences” by Talibah Newman Ometu, Thomas Blount, Juliana Schatz Preston, and Mariah Dupont (Complex World)
      Outstanding Blog: TransGriot
      Barbara Gittings Award for Excellence in LGBTQ Media: Windy City Times
      Special Recognition: “After Forever”
      Special Recognition: Deadline’s New Hollywood Podcast
      Special Recognition: “Happiest Season” Soundtrack
      Special Recognition: Noah’s Arc: The ‘Rona Chronicles
      Special Recognition: “Out”
      Special Recognition: Razor Tongue
      Special Recognition: “The Son” Little America
      Outstanding Spanish-Language Scripted Television Series: “Veneno”
      Outstanding Spanish-Language TV Journalism: “La Hermana de Aleyda Ortiz Narra Como Salio del Closet y Como se lo Comunico a su Familia” Despierta America
      Outstanding Spanish-Language Online Journalism Article: “Desaparecio en Mexico, Solo se Hallaron sus Restos: La Historia de la Doctora Maria Elizabeth Montano y su Importancia para la Comunidad Trans” por Albinson Linares y Marina E. Franco (Telemundo.com)
      Outstanding Spanish-Language Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia: “Soy Trans: El Camino a un Nuevo Despertar” por Sarah Moreno, Esther Piccolino, y Jose Sepulveda (El Nuevo Herald)
      Special Recognition (Spanish-Language): Jesse & Joy, “Love (Es Nuestro Idioma)”

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      Kelly Osbourne to Discuss Her Weight Loss and Transformation in New Podcast Series

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      The former ‘Fashion Police’ star is teaming up with TV producer Jeff Beacher to talk about fame, fitness, and their recent transformations in a new podcast series.

      Apr 9, 2021

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      Kelly Osbourne has teamed up with her producer pal Jeff Beacher for a new podcast series.

      The reality star and wannabe actress promised that “The Kelly Osbourne and Jeff Beacher Show”, launching on the PodcastOne network on 4 May (21), will be entirely uncensored and leave no stone untouched.

      “I strive to be inclusive in everything I do. I want to include every single unique group. What some may have called freaks, we call family,” she said in a statement.

      Among the topics the pair will discuss is fame, fitness and their recent transformations – with Kelly shedding 90lbs and Jeff losing an incredible 260lbs.

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      They’ll record and film the podcast from the penthouse at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, with entertainer Donnie Davis co-hosting.

      “Kelly and Jeff together are a showstopping dynamic,” Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne, said. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to PodcastOne and know that their show will be destination programming for podcast audiences.”

      Kelly Osbourne is also preparing to launch a new acting career.

      “I am in training every day and in acting classes every day and really preparing for this new thing that all starts and stops with me being good at it, so it’s a lot of pressure,” she previously said.

      “I also sold three more TV shows this week. It’s all what I did in quarantine. I was like, ‘I want to do a TV show about this and I want to do this about that.’ It all happened because I just sat behind my com­pu­ter and was like, ‘I’m just going to do it.’ ”

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