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      Dionne Warwick Confirms TV Biopic With Teyana Taylor on Board

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      The ‘Walk on by (Song)’ singer confirms that she is developing a TV series about her life and career with the ‘Bare With Me’ star attached to the project.

      Feb 11, 2021
      AceShowbiz – A new series based on Dionne Warwick’s life will star Teyana Taylor, according to the legendary singer.
      In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Warwick revealed the project is “in the works,” adding that Taylor may also direct.
      “Teyana is certainly a talented young lady with whom I’ve had the pleasure of interfacing…,” Dionne tells the publication. “She’s very excited about the prospect of being involved and she’s also going to be very, very much involved in directing it and putting together parts and parcel of how we see this going.”

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      Dionne first teased the project via Twitter in December (20), asking fans if they’d “really watch” a series about her life, adding, “This is a case for @netflix. Please don’t ask who I would cast to play me as it would obviously be @TEYANATAYLOR.”
      Taylor responded with a number of ‘raising hands’ emojis while Netflix bosses retweeted the post and added, “Taking notes.”
      Warwick has yet to confirm Netflix will be the home for the project, telling EW, “They’re not the only place that we’re looking at but Netflix seems to be the leading episodic (platform) to do something similar to what I want to do. There’s a lot of very exciting stuff going on right now!”
      Dionne has been amusing her followers with her tweets that showed her interests in much younger stars. She gave a shout-out to Taylor Swift, trolled Chance the Rapper as well as The Weeknd, and singing praise for Billie Eilish while referring to the “Bad Buy” star as William Eyelash.

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      Lena Dunham Reacts to Backlash as TV Show She Produces Uses Real Dead Cats for Dissection Scene

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      The ‘Girls’ star insists she’s unaware that the new show ‘Genera+ion’ which she executive produces has used real dead cats for an episode depicting a high school biology lesson.

      Feb 11, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Lena Dunham was unaware that HBO MAX show “Genera+ion” was using actual dead cats for a dissection scene.
      The “Girls” star – an executive producer on the programme – has responded to backlash over an episode featuring a high school biology lesson which included actual animal cadavers.
      “I am committed in my life and work to the principled, humane and ethical treatment of animals,” she said in a statement to People. “I don’t use animal cadavers in any of my work, ever, and I was not on set or aware that they were used in a recently shot scene depicting a biology classroom assignment.”
      “I fully support the scene being edited out of the show.”
      The use of real cat cadavers sparked controversy on social media, and the decision was made by the network to pull the scene.

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      “Genera+ion depicts the unfiltered experiences of high school students and is drawn from many formative moments in the lives of the show’s writers,” a spokesperson for the broadcaster explained to Variety.
      “The production recently filmed scenes depicting a biology classroom assignment involving dissection of animal specimens. These were ethically sourced in consultation with American Humane via a biological supply company that works with schools.”
      The spokesperson also admitted that two extras chose to leave as a result of the scene and “were released with full pay.”
      “Everyone involved was informed in advance that this would be a sensitive scene involving a real dissection; the assistant directors checked in regularly with all participants on set, and two background actors who expressed discomfort were released with full pay,” the statement continued.
      “However, after subsequent discussion with the creative team, the scene is being reconceived and will not appear in the series. We deeply regret that this occurred.”
      The programme – set to air in spring 2021 – features the likes of Martha Plimpton, Justice Smith, Michael Johnston, and Chloe East, and focuses on a group of high school students exploring their sexuality in a modern world.

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      Phoebe Bridgers Takes a Jab at Online Feud With David Crosby Over 'SNL' Guitar Smashing

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      The ‘I Know the End’ singer catches heat from the rock veteran and fellow rocker Peter Frampton for destroying her Danelectro Dano ’56 guitar at the end of her musical debut on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

      Feb 10, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Singer Phoebe Bridgers has become embroiled in a social media feud with rock veteran David Crosby after he criticized her for smashing a guitar during a weekend (February 6) TV performance.
      Bridgers destroyed her Danelectro Dano ’56 guitar after belting out the track “I Know the End” for her musical debut on U.S. comedy show “Saturday Night Live”, and the following day, Crosby was asked for his opinion on the staged drama via Twitter.
      “Pathetic,” he grumbled, prompting Bridgers to respond with her own terse comment, writing, “little b**ch”.

      Phoebe Bridgers and David Crosby got heated online over her guitar smashing performance.
      Crosby later explained his disapproval, after followers pointed out so many of his male contemporaries in the 1960s and ’70s, including Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend, had done the same during their heyday.
      “Guitars are for playing ..making music ….. not stupidly bashing them on a fake monitor for childish stage drama ….,” he posted. “I really do NOT give a flying F if others have done it before. It’s still… STUPID.”

      David Crosby explained why he disapproved Phoebe Bridgers’ act on ‘SNL’.
      Crosby refused to back down, continuing, “It’s what you do if you can’t write”, as Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea weighed in, querying, “Hendrix couldn’t write?”

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      David Crosby responded to Flea’s tweet.
      Even fellow rock veteran Peter Frampton offered up his thoughts, admitting Bridgers’ performance art had bugged him.
      “It really p**sed my parents off when The Who first did this on Ready Steady Go tv in UK,” he tweeted. “I was devastated watching the gtrs (guitars) and drums being destroyed but found it strangely intoxicating at the same time. Now I’m my parents age it really p**sed me off watching Saturday (sic).”

      Peter Frampton weighed in on Phoebe Bridgers’ guitar smashing act.
      Crosby kept going, branding Bridgers’ instrument destruction “old, wrong, copy cat…”, adding, it “looks angry, destructive, wasteful, pointless.”

      David Crosby continued his attack on Phoebe Bridgers over the instrument destruction.

      Instead of letting the critiques get her down, Bridgers poked fun at the remarks, sharing a screenshot on Instagram and quipping, “got some really great feedback from my performance…!”

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      The CW Orders Pilot for Live-Action 'Powerpuff Girls' Reboot

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      Additionally, the network orders a pilot for Ava DuVernay’s new superhero show and gives a straight-to-series order to a reboot of sci-fi series ‘The 4400’ that initially aired on USA Network from 2004 to 2007.

      Feb 10, 2021
      AceShowbiz – A live-action “Powerpuff Girls” reboot is coming to The CW. The network has announced that it has ordered a pilot for several new shows including the reimagination of popular children’s cartoon and a new superhero show hailing from Ava DuVernay.
      The pilot of the planned project is set to follow the titular trio in adulthood. The show will see Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles having grown disillusioned and resentful of their childhood spent fighting crime.
      The original cartoon aired from 1998 to 2005 on Cartoon Network with a reboot running from 2016 to 2019. Diablo Cody and Heather Regnier (“Veronica Mars”) write and executive produce the upcoming reboot. Also joining as executive producers are Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and David Madden.

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      Meanwhile, DuVernay’s “Naomi” is based on a comic of the same name from Powers and House of M writer Brian Bendis. It chronicles a superpowered mystery set in a small Northwestern town, with the lead discovering secrets about her home at the same time she learns a bit about her own occluded origins.
      Additionally, The CW gives a straight-to-series order to a reboot of sci-fi series “The 4400”. Initially airing on USA Network from 2004 to 2007, the original show was about 4400 formerly missing people who are all suddenly returning to earth though they have no memory of what happened to them since they disappeared.
      The premise reads, “4400 overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized people who vanished without a trace over the last hundred years are all returned in an instant, having not aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them. As the government races to analyze the potential threat and contain the story, the 4400 themselves must grapple with the fact that they’ve been returned with a few upgrades, and the increasing likelihood that they were all brought back now for a specific reason.”

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      Michelle Obama to Star on Netflix's Kid-Centric Cooking Show

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      ‘Waffles + Mochi’ is set to follow the journey of two puppets, Waffles and Mochi, as they try to become chefs with the former First Lady playing a ‘whimsical supermarket’ owner.

      Feb 10, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Michelle Obama is set to launch a cooking show on Netflix. Titled “Waffles + Mochi”, the upcoming kid-centric show will feature the former First Lady as a “whimsical supermarket” owner as well as two puppets named Waffles and Mochi.
      “Waffles + Mochi” is set to follow the puppets’ journey as they try to become chefs. The show’s theme is described to be closely aligning with Michelle’s “Let’s Move!” public health campaign that was aimed at curbing childhood obesity. The wife of Barack Obama has been trying to help families get access to healthy, affordable foods and increase their physical activities with her initiatives.
      Netflix said in a statement, “With the help of friendly new faces like the supermarket owner, Mrs. Obama, and a magical flying shopping cart as their guide, Waffles and Mochi blast off on global ingredient missions, traveling to kitchens, restaurants, farms and homes all over the world, cooking up recipes with everyday ingredients alongside renowned chefs, home cooks, kids and celebrities.”
      “I’m beyond thrilled to share that on March 16, I’ll be launching a new show on @Netflix called Waffles + Mochi! I’m excited for families and children everywhere to join us on our adventures as we discover, cook, and eat delicious food from all over the world,” Michelle shared her excitement on Twitter on Tuesday, February 9.

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      She went on saying on the blue bird app, “I’m also excited to work with @PHAnews to help kids build healthy habits and help families in need cook with fresh ingredients together at home. I hope you’ll join us by watching on March 16! #WafflesAndMochi.”

      Michelle Obama shared her excitement over the new cooking show.
      “Waffles + Mochi” joins Michelle’s many media ventures that include her “Becoming” documentary and “The Michelle Obama Podcast”, the latter of which was launched on Spotify in 2020. There seems to be more to come as the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions has signed a multi-year production deal with Netflix.
      “Waffles + Mochi” is scheduled to be available for streaming on Netflix starting March 16.

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      'Bridgerton' Author Hopes for More Racy Scenes Between Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page in Season 2

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      The writer of ‘Bridgerton’ novels wants more raunchy scenes between the mad-love couple, Daphne and the Duke of Hastings, in the next sophomore installment.

      Feb 10, 2021
      AceShowbiz – The author of “Bridgerton” has called for more sex scenes involving season one stars Daphne and the Duke of Hastings in next instalment of the Netflix hit.
      Julia Quinn, who wrote the novels the programme is based on and consults on the period drama, is keen to see more of the sex-mad couple, played by Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page in the second season, after their passionate love story captivated viewers in season one.
      Despite the second book in Julia’s series focusing on Anthony – played by Jonathan Bailey – the author has insisted Daphne and the Duke must return for more.
      When asked if the couple would come back in season two, she told Britain’s The Sun newspaper, “I hope so. They do show up in the book. The series doesn’t follow the book word for word – and I don’t think (it) should. The story of each book plays out in a season, but it’s not the only story.”

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      “So I hope so, for no other reason than Daphne has the right to interfere with Anthony’s life. To deny her that chance would be criminal. I think it would be lovely to see.”
      And whilst Julia hasn’t read the proposed scripts for season two yet, she is confident fans will get to see Anthony “taken down so many pegs.”
      “I haven’t seen the scripts yet so I don’t necessarily know what they’re going to do, but I did write the story so I know a little bit about it,” she grinned.
      “Anthony is going to get it bad. Jonathan Bailey played him so well; you still love him, but he needs to be taken down a peg, and he is going to be taken down so many pegs. It’s awesome.”
      “Bridgerton” is currently Netflix’s most-watched series after 82 million households tuned in following its release in December (20).

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      Katy Perry Claims COVID-19 Gives 'American Idol' Hopefuls Chance to Chase Dreams

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      During an interview on ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’, the ‘Roar’ hitmaker explains why she believes the singing competition show gains respect from other leading lights in the entertainment industry.

      Feb 9, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Katy Perry insists the COVID-19 crisis has a silver lining – it’s given wannabe performers to chase their dreams.
      The “American Idol” judge is currently at work on the latest season of the long-running talent show, which premieres on Valentine’s Day (February 14), and admits the latest talent pool, which emerged from a difficult 2020, is sweeter than ever.
      “I think we’re all living in this weird, wild, crazy moment where a lot of our dreams have been put on hold,” the new mum explained during an appearance on “Live with Kelly & Ryan”, “and I think a lot of the contestants said to themselves, when they clicked a Zoom link to audition…, ‘I have nothing to lose’.”
      “Because nothing is promised. We don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow so (they think), ‘I’m just going to go and swing for my dreams’.”

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      “So that means the floodgates were open… Nobody was busy. They were just ready to take a hold of their dreams,” the “Dark Horse” singer added.
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      And she’s thrilled, too, that American Idol is really commanding respect from other leading lights in the entertainment industry.
      “It (show) just keeps getting better and better,” she smiled. “I think people (in the business) trust us, and artists especially and real musicians especially, not just great singers but people with the whole package.”
      “And that really is what defines an American Idol – because it’s not called American Singer. You’ve got to check so many different boxes and that’s what these kids are coming out and doing…”.

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      Kellyanne Conway's Daughter Claudia's 'American Idol' Audition Is Teased in a New Promo

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      The 16-year-old, who has been making headlines for her drama with her politician mom, also takes to her TikTok account to share a video of her addressing her ‘American Idol’ appearance.

      Feb 9, 2021
      AceShowbiz – People will get more of Claudia Conway this month. The daughter of Kellyanne Conway, former senior counselor to Donald Trump, is set to appear in new season 19 of “American Idol” that will premiere on Sunday, February 14.
      In a clip that was released on Monday, February 8, the 16-year-old is seen taking the stage while admitting that she’s both “very nervous” and “very excited.” Introducing herself, she says, “I’m Claudia Conway. My parents are high-profile political figures.”
      Meanwhile, judge Katy Perry is telling her, “We want an American idol.” It remains to be seen whether she says that in a good or bad situation.

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      Claudia also took to her TikTok account to share a video of her addressing her “American Idol” appearance. “I know that half the world sees me as a joke because of my parents and whatever bulls**t. I’m just a 16-year-old with passions, and you know, trying to figure out the future,” she told her 1.7M followers on the video-sharing platform.
      “This is a really good opportunity. A really f***ing cool opportunity that I went with immediately, because if ‘American Idol’ reaches out to you, you don’t say no,” she said.
      Claudia, who has been trolling her mom over her support for Trump, made headlines earlier this year after she suggested that she was being verbally abused by her mother Kellyanne. She also accused the politician of leaking her topless pic on Internet. She said that her mother must have gotten the snap from her personal phone when she confiscated her phone months ago. However, she assumed that Kellyanne could have accidentally posted it or someone hacked her phone.
      The long-running drama between the mom-daughter duo also involved police at one point as Kellyanne was reportedly getting a police visit over abuse claims. In a January video, Claudia filmed her mom who told police about her, “She’s upset, she’s been upset for a week because we had a tough call with her school, I knew she had been upset.” Captioning the clip, Claudia wrote over the video, “guys she’s telling the police she is unsafe because she is getting threats. The facts!”

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