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      Paul Mescal Jokes About Getting PTSD Due to 'Normal People' Sex Scenes

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      The 24-year-old actor jokes about leaving with PTSD after ‘Normal People’ because it reminds him of Egyptian Magic body cream which he was always slathered with during sex scene filming.

      Jan 26, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Paul Mescal has joked he “gets PTSD” when he’s reminded of Egyptian Magic body cream.
      The actor and his “Normal People” co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones were slathered in the all-purpose balm when shooting sex scenes for the show to make them look as if they were bathed in sweat and the Irish star admitted just the thought of the product takes him back to filming.
      “Honestly, I get PTSD whenever I hear the name,” he quipped during an interview with The Telegraph Magazine.
      Asked if he could be the face of the cream, he laughed, “Well, obviously we’re in talks right now.”
      Paul added that believes viewers need to be more “comfortable” seeing sex on screen and admitted he found the reaction to the raunchy scenes in Normal People “exhausting” because it shouldn’t be treated as such a big deal.

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      “Oh it’s exhausting, isn’t it?” he sighed. “That really was one of the biggest surprises when the show came out. Because obviously there were sex scenes, but what kind of romantic drama today isn’t going to have those?”
      “Sex scenes are always treated in this weird way, so it’s either all under the covers or you have to have music over the top because people can’t deal with heavy breathing – and that’s nonsense. I also think when a film-maker is embarrassed about shooting a scene, the audience inherits that embarrassment.”
      “We have to move past that, and just try and get comfortable with the fact that people are naked sometimes in real life. And yes, they do sometimes have sex.”
      Mescal also said he thinks the TV and film industry is filled with “inherent misogyny,” which is why people were surprised by how many nude scenes he had in the show.
      “That’s the point. Because why wouldn’t there be parity?” he mused. “It’s just inherent misogyny in the industry and in the films that we’ve watched that makes us think that way.”
      “Above all Normal People was about tenderness. And if you’re trying to portray an authentic relationship between two people who are young and having sex, then why wouldn’t there be equal nudity?”

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      WB and HBO Shut Down Rumors of 'Harry Potter' TV Series

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      Warner Brothers and HBO streaming service have slammed reports suggesting that they are teaming up to develop a television project based on the famous J.K. Rowling book.

      Jan 26, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Warner Bros. studio chiefs have shut down reports suggesting they are developing a “Harry Potter” TV spin-off series.
      An article in The Hollywood Reporter hit headlines on Monday morning (25Jan21) when it was claimed a new live-action “Potter” project was in the works at U.S. streaming service HBO Max, which is backed by WarnerMedia executives.
      The report alleged bosses were currently searching for writers to pen a potential series set inside the world of the hugely popular J.K. Rowling franchise, although it failed to offer up any further details as the talks are said to be in the very early stages.
      However, officials from both Warner Bros. and HBO Max have since disputed the rumours.

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      In a joint statement issued to TheWrap.com, they insist, “There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform.”
      Rowling, who controls the rights to the franchise, has yet to comment on the news.
      Her “Harry Potter” fantasy books have already spawned eight feature film adaptations, starring Daniel Radcliffe as the titular boy wizard, while a prequel movie series, titled “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, has also been a huge hit with fans, with a third instalment due for release next year (22).
      There was also a stage production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” which served as a prequel to the books. It kicked off in the West End in 2016 before branching out to Broadway in 2018. It won multiple accolades including Best Play at Laurence Olivier Awards and Tony Awards.

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      Season 20 of 'Worst Cooks in America' Removed After Winner Arrested for Child's Murder

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      According to police, Ariel Robinson and her husband Jerry were arrested for the death of a 3-year-old girl and were charged with homicide by child abuse in South Carolina.

      Jan 25, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Food Network has taken an action following the arrest of “Worst Cooks in America” winner Ariel Robinson and husband Jerry Robinson in relation to a murder of their foster child. It has been reported that it has decided to pull season 20 from the cable channel’s VOD offerings.
      Additionally, the entire season that features Ariel is not available to watch on Discovery+, Hulu and YouTube. Meanwhile, past seasons and season 21, which premiered earlier this month, are available to stream.
      According to police, Ariel and her husband Jerry were arrested for the death of a 3-year-old girl and were charged with homicide by child abuse in South Carolina. They are currently being held at the Greenville County Detention Center without bond after the judge denied their appeal for release on bond on Tuesday, January 19.

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      They were accused of being responsible of the death of Victoria Rose Smith, a foster child who was living at their residence. According to police, they responded to a call about an unresponsive juvenile victim last Thursday, January 14. The toddler was found unresponsive at the couple’s home in Simpsonville around 2:25 P.M.
      She was then rushed to Greenville Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The coroner determined multiple blunt force injuries were the cause of her death. Arrest warrants issued following an investigation revealed that the injuries were inflicted by the Robinsons.
      “Police officers handle all kinds of cases, and these kind of cases can be the hardest for them to do,” Simpsonville police spokesman Justin Lee Campbell claimed to PEOPLE. “It is a sad day. You bring charges and maybe convictions, but at the end of the day the life of a child was taken. For anyone who knew the victim or was related to the victim, they are in our thoughts and prayers.”

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      Kenneth Branagh Tapped to Play Boris Johnson on New COVID-19 Series

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      A five-part Sky project, ‘This Sceptred Isle’ will weave together countless true stories surrounding the first wave of the global pandemic, as well as the responses of policy makers and frontline workers.

      Jan 25, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Sir Kenneth Branagh has been cast as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a new TV drama.
      The actor/director will play the leader on “This Sceptred Isle”, a five-part Sky project surrounding the first wave of the global COVID pandemic, and the responses of experts and frontline workers as they tried to contain the spread of the virus. It is based on the first-hand testimony of people including those from Number 10 Downing Street, the Department of Health, The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), and from hospitals and care homes across the country.
      Michael Winterbottom has co-written the series with Kieron Quirke, and will direct all five episodes, while executive producing alongside Richard Brown. Melissa Parmenter (Revolution Films) will produce alongside Josh Hyams and Anthony Wilcox.

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      He says, “The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered forever. A time when the country came together to battle an invisible enemy. A time when people were more aware than ever of the importance of community.”
      “Our series weaves together countless true stories – from Boris Johnson… to frontline workers around the country, chronicling the efforts of scientists, doctors, care home workers and policy makers to protect us from the virus.”
      Sky UK Managing Director of Content, Zai Bennett added, “COVID-19 has presented once-in-a-generation challenges to the world, and in the U.K. the resilience and fortitude of the public over the past year has been nothing short of extraordinary. Portraying NHS staff and key workers on the frontlines of the extraordinary fight, to those in government facing unprecedented challenges; Michael Winterbottom has a clear and compelling vision in telling this remarkable story. The incredible creative talent Fremantle have assembled including the central performance from Kenneth Branagh will make ‘This Sceptred Isle’ a drama we are proud to be part of telling.”
      The series will shoot later this year (21) and air in 2022.

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      'The Office' Stars Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer Win Podcast of the Year

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      The two actresses have taken home the top prize at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards, thanks to their podcast about their time on the NBC television show.

      Jan 24, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer’s “Office Ladies” took home the Podcast of the Year gong at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards on Thursday night (21Jan21).
      The podcast, which launched in October 2019, beat out nine other nominees – including Dolly Parton’s “America and Stuff You Should Know” – to take home the evening’s biggest award.
      “Office Ladies”, which sees Jenna and Angela reflect on their time on NBC’s “The Office”, also won the award for best ad-read podcast.

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      Other winners at the awards included Conan O’Brien, who was crowned Best Overall Host – male for his podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” while “Why Don’t You Date Me” ‘s Nicole Byer won the female counterpart gong and accepted her prize virtually from Laverne Cox.
      Hillary Clinton, Gwen Stefani, Will Ferrell, Questlove, Adam Devine, and Charlamagne Tha God were among the other award presenters on the evening, with the awards streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages, iHeartMedia radio stations, and on the iHeartRadio App.
      The full list of winners at the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards is as follows:
      Podcast of the Year: “Office Ladies”
      Icon Award – Innovator Award: “QCode”
      Icon Award – Audible Audio Pioneer Award: “Serial Productions”
      Icon Award – Social Impact Award: “Baratunde Thurston”
      Crime Podcast: “Crime Junkie”
      Pop Culture Podcast: “Pop Culture Happy Hour”
      Music Podcast: “Dolly Parton’s America”
      News Podcast: “Pod Save America”
      Sports Podcast: “All the Smoke”
      Comedy Podcast: “The Read”
      Political Podcast: “NPR Politics”
      Branded Podcast: “Humans Growing Stuff”
      Kids & Family Podcast: “Wow in the World”
      Food Podcast: “Home Cooking”
      Fiction Podcast: “Blood Ties”
      Beauty & Fashion Podcast: “Articles of Interest”
      Overall Host – Female: Nicole Byer
      Overall Host – Male: Conan O’Brien
      Business & Finance Podcast: “Pivot”
      Green Podcast: “How to Save a Planet”
      Travel Podcast: “Travel With Rick Steves”
      Spirituality & Religion Podcast: “Elevation With Steven Furtick”
      Advice/Inspirational Podcast: “Unlocking Us With Brene Brown”
      TV & Film Podcast: “You Must Remember This?”
      Spanish-Language Podcast: “Leyendas Legendarias”
      Ad-Read Podcast: “Office Ladies”
      Science Podcast: “Radiolab”
      Technology Podcast: “Rabbit Hole”
      Wellness & Fitness Podcast: “Therapy For Black Girls”
      History Podcast: “Revisionist History”

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      Most Dramatic 'Bachelor' Self-Eliminations

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      Some contestants make a self-exit because they want to pursue love with others, while some others decide to remove themselves from the competition for a touching reason.

      Jan 24, 2021
      AceShowbiz – “The Bachelor” franchise is no stranger in offering drama, including contestants deciding to back off from the competition. Sarah Trott did the same in the latest episode of Matt James’ season of “The Bachelor” but obviously she wasn’t the first who dramatically self-eliminated herself on the ABC dating competition franchise.
      Some contestants decided to leave the show voluntarily after beefing with the leading lady or the leading man. Others made a self-exit because they wanted to pursue love with others, while some of the contestants removed themselves from the competition for a touching reason.
      Here are some dramatic self-eliminations throughout the seasons of “The Bachelor”, “The Bachelorette” and its spin-off series.

      1. Heather Martin
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      Heather Martin was so close to winning Colton Underwood’s heart when she had a change of heart and decided to self-eliminate herself when appearing in season 23 of “The Bachelor”. Just prior to the hometown dates, Heather felt she wasn’t comfortable introducing him to her family at hometown dates.
      She decided to leave during a group date and rode away in a train, marking the third contestant in a row to voluntarily exit Colton’s season. Ironically, Heather crashed Matt James’ season this year, much to everyone’s surprise.

      2. Luke Stone
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      Tension among contestants was unavoidable on the franchise but the feud between Luke Stone and Luke Parker from Hannah Brown’s season on “The Bachelorette” was probably the biggest one. They got into an altercation on the rugby field as Luke Stone accused the other of throwing him to the ground for no reason.
      Further making it complicated, Luke Parker told Hannah that Luke Stone wasn’t there for the right reasons. That was apparently the last straw for Luke Stone as she then pulled Hannah aside right before a rose ceremony to tell him that he had no longer intention to stay in the competition.

      3. Jacqueline Trumbull
      ABC

      Jacqueline Trumbull was among the ladies who were competing for Arie Luyendyk’s heart in his season of “The Bachelor”. However, as soon as she realized that their futures weren’t aligned, the 26-year-old research coordinator decided to remove herself from the competition.
      She told Arie that she planned to attend grad school and the thought of ending up in Scottsdale with Arie would make that hard. “I think I had this moment of doubt on our date. There have been these swirling doubts since then, and I’m worried I’m going to end up in Scottsdale with you, married wondering how did we get here, because we didn’t have the base or foundation,” she said. “I just know there are women here who are completely confident, and I don’t know how to stay when that’s the case.”

      4. Brendan Morais
      ABC/Craig Sjodin

      Brendan Morais failed to move on from his past despite having a strong connection with “The Bachelorette” star Tayshia Adams as they bonded being young divorcees. He even convinced Tayshia and that he could be “the one” for him, enough for her to keep him until the finale.
      However, when the two visited famed ring designer Neil Lane for their possible engagament ring, Brendan looked visibly nervous. He also admitted that he was unable to “give all of himself” to Tayshia and their relationship. He left the show, breaking Tayshia’s heart into pieces.

      5. Jason Foster
      ABC

      Clare Crawley’s season of “The Bachelorette” was indeed one of a kind. She exited the show only after five episodes as she found love in now-ex Dale Moss. Tayshia Adams then stepped in to replace her, but apparently Jason Foster wasn’t in for the change.
      Jason, who had a one-on-one with Clare, was too attached to Clare and claimed that he was in love with her. He couldn’t easily erase his feelings for her to start pining over Tayshia. After a day-long contemplation, Jason decided to leave the show.

      6. Danielle Maltby
      ABC

      Danielle Maltby left “Bachelor in Paradise” season 4 in 2017, but no one could be mad to her. The nurse left the show for the most honorable reason, which was to provide medical care for children in Kenya.
      Danielle, who used to appear in Nick Viall’s season of “The Bachelor”, didn’t seem to be feeling herself on “Bachelor in Paradise”. When she was given the opportunity to work as a pediatric nurse in Kenya for a few weeks, she quickly chose to grab it and leave the show. Wells Adams, the show’s bartender and former star, walked her out and dramatically kissed her, saying, “If anyone deserved to find someone here, it was you.”

      7. Brady Toops
      ABC/Craig Sjodin

      Brady Toops was among the suitors for Kaitlyn Bristowe in her season of “The Bachelorette”. However, he decided to leave the show to pursue a relationship with “Bachelorette” hopeful Britt Nilsson. The Los Angeles-based waitress and the musician from Tennessee did date for a few weeks after he exited the show before calling it quits.
      “Everything on paper was perfect. But we didn’t have that connection I was looking for. That was a hard conclusion,” Britt told PEOPLE at the time. “That was pretty painful for us both, actually. It was the weirdest situation. I’ve never had to watch an expired relationship play out on TV!”

      8. Kenny King
      ABC/Craig Sjodin

      Something was bothering wrestler Kenny King when he appeared in Lindsay Rachel’s season of “The Bachelorette”. The athlete admitted that he missed his daughter so much that he decided to remove himself from the show. “There’s nothing that calls you to question more what you’re doing than being away from your child,” he said.
      He then approached Lindsay to reveal his feelings. “I’m just not necessarily 100 percent comfortable in where we’re at. I just don’t know if our relationship has grown in the ways I would have liked it to have grown,” he told her. Lindsay understood him and she sent him home after bidding farewell with a warm hug.

      9. Ian Thomson
      ABC

      Ian Thomson left Kaitlyn Bristowe’s “The Bachelorette” season 11, not before he insulted her. He left the show after accusing the Bachelorette of being on the show to “make out with dudes on TV.” He also called her a “surface-level person.”
      The L.A.-based executive recruiter, however, appeared to show remorse on “Men Tell All” special. “I’m sorry to America, and I’m sorry to people in the audience that were offended by things that I said, because that’s not a representation of who I am. And I’m really sorry and I really apologize,” he said.

      10. Cassie Randolph
      ABC

      Cassie Randolph was in huge dilemma when she was in Colton Underwood’s season of “The Bachelor”. Prior to the Fantasy Suites, Cassie, who had been saying that she wasn’t ready for marriage, was trying to figure out she was actually in love with Colton or not. Her father later came from Portugal, telling her that he hadn’t given Colton his blessing and that was when her decision was made.
      Colton tried to convince Cassie to stay but it was to no avail. He was so upset that he hopped over a fence for some time to think about his next move. They ended up being together for some time before ending their relationship in a nasty split. Cassie accused Colton of stalking and harrassment.

      11. Ben Higgins
      ABC

      Ben Higgins was among the cast of “Bachelor Winter Games” back in 2018. However, it appeared that he wasn’t ready for a new relationship following his split from Lauren Bushnell.
      “My fear is not entering into a relationship,” Ben told host Chris Harrison. “My fear is not [of] pursuing somebody. My fear is that if I was to be broken again, I’m not full enough right now to recover from that.”

      12. Madison Prewett
      ABC

      Madison Prewett made an unpredecented move during the finale of Peter Weber’s season of “The Bachelor”. After giving Peter an ultimatum for “being intimate” with other women during Fantasy Suites in addition to a disastrous meeting with the Weber family in the Australia outback, she was walking away, leaving Peter with just one contestant.
      Eventually, Peter proposed to the only remaining finalist, Hannah Ann, though he broke it off with her after some weeks, telling her that his heart was split into two. After he ended his engagement to Hannah, he met up with Madison and they decided to start anew.

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      Bryan Cranston Credits 'Malcolm in the Middle' Cancellation for 'Breaking Bad' Role

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      The actor famous for his portrayal of Walter White spills the story behind him joining the cult TV drama series during an appearance on Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes’ podcast.

      Jan 23, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Bryan Cranston credits a little luck for his career-defining role on “Breaking Bad” as he would have had to turn the job down if his TV comedy “Malcolm in the Middle” was picked up for an eighth season.
      The actor became an international star thanks to his role as teacher-turned-drug kingpin Walter White on the cult TV drama, but admits the part almost went to someone else, because he was almost tied to playing TV dad Hal.
      Appearing on Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes’ “Smartless” podcast, Cranston revealed he would have had to pass on the “Breaking Bad” pilot if an eighth season of “Malcolm in the Middle” was picked up in 2006.
      “Fox said, ‘Keep the sets up. We might do an eighth season of Malcolm in the Middle’, and everyone was like, ‘Yeah, that’d be great.’ ”

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      “In late April and early May, they called…, and they said, ‘Nope, we had a very good pilot season. Thank you guys, you did well. You’re on your own.’ So we thought, ‘Ahh, that’s too bad.’ ”

      “Later that month, I get the call to go see a guy called Vince Gilligan… ‘He wants to see you about a new project called Breaking Bad’. I read it and I thought, ‘Oh my God, this is amazing.’ I met with him. He said, ‘I want to turn Mr. Chips into Scarface and I think you’re the guy to do it.’ We shot the pilot in February and March of 2007.”
      “So had we got that eighth season of ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, I would not have been available to shoot that pilot and someone else would be talking to you. It is absolutely my belief, I dogmatically believe this, that a career in our business cannot be fully realised without a healthy dose of luck sprinkled throughout.”

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      Salt-N-Pepa's Former DJ Spinderella Slams Biopic for 'Wrongfully' Excluding Her

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      Spinderella, who first joined the group in 1987 when she was just 15, speaks against the biopic as she is ‘excluded me from every aspect of development and production.’

      Jan 23, 2021
      AceShowbiz – DJ Spinderella has broken her silence regarding Lifetime’s Salt-N-Pepa biopic titled “Salt-N-Pepa”. Taking to her social media accounts on Friday, January 22, the 50-year-old DJ expressed her disappointment for being snubbed from the project, which is executive produced by her former hip-hop group members, Cheryl James a.k.a. Salt and Sandra Denton a.k.a. Pepa.
      “Sorry but I gotta speak on this Lifetime special. Too often, Black women who have made meaningful contributions in their industry are left out of historical narratives,” she explained on Twitter. “Back when Salt n’ Pepa was building our legacy, which is rooted in empowering women, I could not have dreamed that this same group would one day disempower me.”
      “Words cannot fully express my disappointment when I learned a decision was made to move forward with a Lifetime biopic that wrongfully excluded me from every aspect of development and production all the while using my image throughout, given that I played an integral role in the group’s story and success,” she went on adding. “There’s nothing more unacceptable than a woman being silenced by another woman. It is for this reason, I will not be supporting it.”

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      Spinderella continued, “I do, however, want to offer a huge congratulations to the talented actresses that represented us, including Monique Paul, who I wish would’ve been given an opportunity to share my true perspective with. In reflection, I’m grateful I’ve managed to uphold a 30-year career of truly empowering women with my gift, against all odds. This will continue in my work and in my service.” She also shared that she’s “in the final stages of writing my memoir, a personal journey navigating through life, relationships, and the industry that raised me.”

      Spinderella first joined the group in 1987 when she was just 15, replacing original DJ Latoya Hanson. Later in May 2019, she announced on Instagram that she received a “termination email.”
      “It was my expectation, after making that decision, that they would also take responsibility for sharing the news with the public and other affected parties,” Spinderella wrote on Instagram at the time. “It has been months now with no mention. Out of love for my fans and a commitment to upholding a standard of professionalism, I’ve taken it upon myself to let everyone know.”

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