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    John Krasinski Secures His First Guest-Hosting Stint on 'Saturday Night Live'

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    Upon learning that he will front the long-running sketch show, the actor/director of ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ comes forward with a confession to his mother about his childhood secret.
    Mar 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – John Krasinski celebrated the announcement of his upcoming “Saturday Night Live” hosting stint by telling his mum he used to watch the show in secret throughout his childhood.
    The actor and director, who will front the long-running sketch show later this month, was not allowed to stay up and watch the programme as a kid – but he never missed an episode.
    “I was eight years old when I found an old black and white TV in my parents’ basement, I snuck it under my bed and was watching, basically, every ‘SNL’ from eight to 18 – and I only told my mom this weekend.”
    “She was like, ‘I’m sorry, what?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, I used to set my alarm to 11.30 and watch from 11.30 to 1(am) and then go back to bed.’ ”
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    The “A Quiet Place” star can’t wait to walk down “SNL” famous stairs on 28 March and front the show. “To say it’s a dream come true is an understatement,” he adds.

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    'Bachelor' Finale Part 2 Recap: Peter Weber Finally Picks His Lady Despite Tension

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    The Tuesday, March 10 episode of the long-running ABC dating show picked up with the pilot on the day of the final rose ceremony following Madison’s departure.
    Mar 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The second part of Peter Weber’s “The Bachelor” season finale is finally here. Airing on Tuesday, March 10, the episode picked up with Peter on the day of the final rose ceremony. Following Madison’s departure, Peter admitted to feeling heartbroken but he believed that Hannah Ann was his true love.
    He got the help of jeweler Neil Lane to prepare an engagement ring for Hannah Ann, and he opted for a massive, pear-shaped sparkler. He FaceTimed Hannah Ann’s father to ask for his blessing before he proposed to Hannah Ann and Mr. Sluss happily approved Peter.
    Meanwhile, Hannah Ann was anxious because Peter previously told her that his heart pulled in “two different directions.” Peter was stressed out after host Chris Harrison told him that he wasn’t sure if Hannah Ann would be coming. However, she, who wasn’t aware with the fact that Madison left the show, eventually showed up. When Peter proposed to her, she unsurprisingly accepted. Peter’s family was also thrilled to know who Peter’s new fiancee was.
    However, the happy moment didn’t last long because the couple looked awkward when Hannah Ann paid Peter a visit in Los Angeles after a month apart. As Peter admitted that his heart was still with Madison, they ended their relationship, but that wasn’t without Hannah Ann calling him out for being “selfish.”
    Later in live broadcast of “After the Final Rose”, Peter and Hannah Ann came face-to-face. She wasn’t happy and felt blindsided because Peter never really told her about what happened to Madison. Additionally, Hannah revealed that she was feeling further blindsided when Peter told her he wanted to have one more conversation with his another ex Hannah Brown. She told him that he needed to be a “real man” if he really wanted to settle down with someone.
    Later, fans were offered with footage of Madison in her hometown. She said she regretted everything and was willing to give Peter a second chance before heading to L.A. to reunite with Peter. Both of them said that they’re still in love with each other though they didn’t meet again after the reunion. Madison then joined them onstage.
    Barbara, Peter’s mom, however, wasn’t really feeling Madison. She revealed that Madison made them wait three hours when they were in Australia and never apologized for it. “At the end of the day, it is what is it. You can’t change the past. There’s a lot that’s out of my control. I came into this journey and said I was going to be unashamed of who I am and that’s something I’ve done. I know I have love and respect for Peter, therefore, I have love and respect for Peter’s family. And I will never say another negative word about anyone or anything,” Madison responded.
    Still, Barbara wasn’t happy with the fact that she didn’t want to compromise with Peter. She also said that Peter was going “to fail in order to succeed” in his relationship with Madison. Despite the tension, Peter made it clear that he’s in love with Madison and they’ll have to accept it. Peter ended up not being engaged to anyone though he’s dating Madison.

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    Brad Pitt and Viola Davis to Join Forces With 'Property Brothers' Stars for 'Celebrity IOU'

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    The new series from HGTV network will see celebrity guests working with Drew and Jonathan Scott to reward special people in their lives with surprise renovations.
    Mar 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Brad Pitt, Viola Davis and Melissa McCarthy are to team up with “Property Brothers” stars Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott on a new show.
    The new series, “Celebrity IOU”, which premieres on U.S. network HGTV on 13 April, features celebrity guests teaming with the siblings to reward special people in the stars’ lives with surprise renovations.
    Speaking about the new show, Jonathan tells The Hollywood Reporter, “It’s amazing to see someone who is extremely successful be grounded enough to always remember the people who helped them get there.”
    Drew adds, “Being a part of this show really hits home for us. This is what we love to do, transforming people’s lives through their homes.”
    Praising the new show, HGTV president Jane Latman gushes, “The wonderful thing about ‘Celebrity IOU’ is that it is about personal acts of kindness and thanks. We all want to find ways to help the people who are always there for us when we need them.”
    In addition to Brad, Viola and Melissa, Jeremy Renner, Rebel Wilson and Michael Buble will also appear during the show’s first season.
    Since it first aired in 2011, “Property Brothers” has turned the Scott twins into popular TV personalities, and Jonathan started dating actress Zooey Deschanel last year.

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    Kaley Cuoco Denies Helping Sister Briana Get a Role on 'Flight Attendant'

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    ‘The Big Bang Theory’ alum insists that her sister landed the role with her own effort, pointing out that about 20 people loved her performance during the audition.
    Mar 11, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Kaley Cuoco has insisted she didn’t use her pull to get her sister Briana a role on her new TV show “The Flight Attendant”.
    The 34-year-old actress stars in the HBO Max series as flight attendant Cassie, while Briana also appears in the programme. However, in an interview with U.S. TV show “Extra”, Kaley, who also produces the show, hit back at criticism that she helped her sibling get the part.
    “My sister got a role, she auditioned on her own. I didn’t even know she was auditioning, by the way,” she said. “There’s like 20 opinions besides my own… Everyone loved what Bri did, and she actually plays a really pivotal role, so I am thrilled for her and we are living together in Brooklyn like roommates. We’ve had a blast.”
    Kaley was given the chance to phone her sister and tell her she’d landed the role, however, admitting Briana “cried” when she got the call. And the pair’s parents were thrilled when they found out both their girls were starring in the same programme.
    “They cried… We FaceTimed my parents together,” Kaley recalled. “I said, ‘You’re going believe this. Bri just booked a job on ‘The Flight Attendant’. My dad said, ‘This is my dream come true – both of my girls working together and being together. This is my biggest dream as a dad.’ ”

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    Alexis Skyy Gets Candid About Being 'Sold' at 15 in New 'LHH: Atlanta' Season 9 Trailer

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    In addition, the new season will see the TV star having a physical altercation with fellow ‘LHH: Atlanta’ cast member Karlie as she appears to be secretly married to someone whom Alexis is dating.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – The upcoming season 9 of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” is much more personal for cast member Alexis Skyy. In the nearly six-minute super trailer that VH1 released on Monday, March 9, Alexis can be seen practicing for self-defense before opening up about her bleak history.
    During a panel, Alexis reveals to the audience, “I was just basically sold to whoever, highest bidder.” She goes on saying, “I had to forcefully do it or he would say he was gonna kill me. I didn’t want to die.”
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    Following the release, Alexis took to her Instagram account to share a lengthy message. “LHHATL this season is a really BIG season for me, for the first time EVER…in my life… I’m opening up about my tramatic human trafficking experience I went thru as a little girl…!!!” so she wrote alongside a clip of her part in the trailer.
    “Everyday I’m attacked, judged & accused of lying… all because, I’ve never spoke on my story before, but what nobody knows is, I still to this day haven’t told my mom, my grandmother or none of my immediate family!!!” she added. “I was only 15 years old when I was kidnapped & forced into human trafficking by a guy 20 years older than me.”
    Alexis went on saying that the man “beat on me, threaten to kill me, my family & etc” every single day for 2 months. “Multiple times he held a loaded gun to my face, abused & raped me!! Also forcing me to have sexual intercourse who would pay,” she detailed. “It’s so much shyt I’ve been thru as a young girl that nobody knows.”

    In addition, the new season will see Alexis having a physical altercation with Karlie as she appears to be secretly married to someone whom Alexis is dating. “He was in love with me. He gave her my ring and everything, so…,” so Karlie yells at Alexis before attempting to attack Alexis at Rasheeda and Kirk Frost’s 20th anniversary party.
    Season 9 of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” is set to premiere on March 16 at 8 P.M. ET/PT on VH1.

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    'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' Decide to Tape Without Audience Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

    It is further said that the production team of each show makes the decision considering that most of the audience members of both ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ are people in their 60s.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” are taking preventive measures in light of Coronavirus disease. The two of the most popular TV shows reportedly will start taping without live audience as of Tuesday, March 10 since the virus continues to spread throughout many countries.
    A source reveals to TMZ that the production behind “Jeopardy!” is concerned with the well-being of host Alex Trebex, who is currently battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He has a compromised immused system from chemotherapy and other treatments and the executives think that it will be too risky to expose him to large audiences.
    It is also said that they make the decision considering that most of the audience members of both “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” are people in their 60s. It has been reported that most deaths because of Coronavirus happened to old patients who also had other illness.
    The fact that most of them are coming from out of town is also among the reasons why they will no longer tape with audience. The production deems the travel risky and thinks that it will give a potential mean for the virus to spread.
    According to the Centers of Disease Control, there are 423 confirmed cases in the U.S. so far. It is reported that 29 of which were spread from person to person. The agency says that those at risk of becoming very sick from the virus include older adults and those who have “serious chronic medical conditions.”
    “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” are the latest shows being affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Prior to this, music and entertainement festival SXSW announced its cancellation. “The City of Austin has cancelled the March dates for SXSW… SXSW will faithfully follow the City’s directions,” a statement from festival organizers read on Friday, March 6. “We are devastated to share this news with you… This is the first time in 34 years that the March event will not take place. We are now working through the ramifications of this unprecedented situation.”
    The announcement came after news that Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Amazon, Apple and TikTok chiefs had all pulled their presentations from the event.

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    Jessica Simpson Says 'Newlyweds' Was Her Father's Idea

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    During an interview on ‘On Air! with Ryan Seacrest’, the ‘With You’ hitmaker also says that she doesn’t regret doing the reality show with her ex-husband Nick Lachey.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Jessica Simpson has credited her father for her hit reality show, “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica”. Stopping by “On Air! with Ryan Seacrest” to promote her “Open Book” memoir, the “With You” hitmaker revealed it was actually Joe Simpson who came up with the idea of her sharing her marriage to then-husband Nick Lachey with the world.
    Speaking to host Ryan Seacrest about the show, the 39-year-old explained why her father, who was her manager at the time, encouraged her participation. “My dad was like, ‘I really want people to understand you and know that you’re human.’ You know? ‘Because if they get to hang out with you while you’re on the couch, they’ll really understand who you are,’ ” she recalled.
    When asked she regretted doing the show or thought it was a “mistake,” the mother of three responded, “Oh no, it’s been the most empowering thing I could possibly do.” She elaborated, “I do believe that doing ‘Newlyweds’ is what made people – it’s what launched my brand,” before adding that she “would go back and do it all over again.”
    Jessica and Nick’s marriage ended up in a divorce back in 2006 after three seasons of “Newlyweds”. In her “Open Book” memoir, she revealed that the two of them “weren’t even talking to each other” during the filming of the show’s final season. She blamed their “anxieties” about their careers for the failure.
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    During the radio chat, Jessica also talked about her current husband Eric Johnson (III). Having been married to the former NFL pro for nearly six years, the “I Wanna Love You Forever” singer claimed, “The moment I met Eric I was like these people can not come back to me because I’ve let these doors open way too many times and it’s been so destructive.” She added, “Once I met Eric, I truly changed everything.”

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    'Bachelor' Finale 1 Recap: Peter Weber Breaks Up With [SPOILER]

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    In the first part of ‘The Bachelor’ season 24 finale, Peter asks his family in Australia to help him make decision which one to chose between the two remaining ladies, Hannah Ann or Madison.
    Mar 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Fans were close to finding out how Peter Weber ended his love journey in part one of “The Bachelor” season 24 finale, which aired on Monday, March 9. He asked his family in Australia to help him make decision which one to choose between Hannah Ann or Madison.
    After filling his family on the recent issues he had with Madison, they told him that they were concerned about Madison. Considering how she had such different values than him, they thought that could affect their relationship if Peter decided to be with her.
    Meeting with Peter’s family first was Hannah Ann. Peter’s mom Barbara appeared to love her as she shared that she could see herself and her husband in Peter and Hannah Ann. His father also agreed that the two looked very compatible. However, Peter was still feeling conflicted because he knew that he also loved Madison.
    Before bringing Madison to his parents, Peter had a talk with Madison during which she told him that she’s still hurt and frustrated because Peter got intimate with other women in the fantasy suites. Peter apologized once again and told her that he was also frustrated because of her ultimatum. Madison said that she’s “hanging on by a thread” and didn’t feel confident in their relationship.
    That led Peter to beg her not to leave him. After going through a tough conversation, Madison finally met Peter’s family. She assured them that she loved Peter even though things were not easy. She also admitted that she and Peter had a lot of differences but she told them that she’s confident that they would overcome the differences.
    Peter’s brother Jack then asked Peter if she would be able not to have sex until marriage should he choose Madison. Peter said that while it was such a different lifestyle as his, he was willing to compromise. After hearing his answer, Jack felt that while Hannah Ann had flaws, he saw a lot of red flags with Madison.
    Barbara also confronted Madison about the difference in lifestyles with Madison defending herself. Peter eventually realized that his family wasn’t really fond of Madison. Crying, Barbara made it clear that she was all for Hannah Ann. “[Madison]’s not there for you. You have a gem [Hannah Ann] waiting for you, who is madly head over heels in love with you, and God put her there for you,” she said.
    Barbara later told him to bring Hannah home, adding, “We will love her with all the love in the world. She’s a dream come true.” All the pressure, however, made Peter frustrated. At the end, Barbara told Peter that she trusted him.
    During his final date with Madison, they took a romantic helicopter ride. However, how things ended far from being romantic as Madison broke up with Peter. “I just realized…it’s kind of time to surrender,” she said.
    While he was “emotionally drained,” he thanked Hannah Ann for being there for him. However, Hannah Ann wasn’t convinced that Peter was as committed as she was. “I wouldn’t ever want you to do something out of any other reason than truly just choosing me — me for who I am,” Hannah Ann said. Peter told her that his heart was being pulled in two different directions.
    “It hurts when I’m so sure and you’re not. That’s what hurts to hear,” Hannah Ann told Peter. “I’ve given and given and given, and I just want something in return. It’s getting to the point where it’s hard being so certain and sure of someone and not getting that in return. You seem not completely there like I am.”
    Fans will see what’s next to come with Peter and Hannah Ann in the part two of the finale on March 10 at 8:00 P.M. on ABC.

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