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      50 Cent and La La Anthony Developing Limited Series About Cyntioa Brown's Life

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      Having been optioned by Starz, ‘The Case of Cyntoia Brown’ will tell the story of the former prisoner-turned-criminal justice reform activist who was tried as an adult for killing Johnny Allen.

      Apr 26, 2021

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      50 Cent and his “Power” co-star La La Anthony are joining forces to turn the story of former prisoner-turned-criminal justice reform activist Cyntioa Brown into a new TV drama.

      U.S. network bosses at Starz have optioned “The Case of Cyntoia Brown”, which will chronicle the story of Brown, who was just 16 when she killed Nashville, Tennessee real estate agent Johnny Allen in 2004 after he solicited her for sex. She was tried as an adult and convicted in 2006, and was ordered to serve life behind bars.

      In late 2018, it was revealed Brown would not be eligible for parole until 2055 after serving a minimum of 51 years in prison, but her controversial case drew the attention of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and LeBron James, who called for her release.

      The lobbying worked, and in 2019, then-Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam granted her clemency, and Brown was released on supervised parole that August.

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      Brown, who subsequently married Pretty Ricky star J. Long, has always maintained she was a sex trafficking victim who acted in self-defence, and now she will get to share her side of the story with the help of 50 and Anthony, who will executive produce the limited series based on her own book, “Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System”.

      “The Case of Cyntoia Brown” will be written by Santa Sierra, with Brown and Long serving as consultants on the project.

      “We’re honored to be entrusted with Cyntoia’s story, which shines a light on the injustice of a system that tried and sentenced an at-risk minor as an adult when she was a victim herself of sex trafficking,” said Christina Davis, President of Original Programming for Starz.

      “This limited series from Curtis, La La and Santa chronicles Cyntoia’s long journey to freedom and furthers our #TakeTheLead programming mandate centered on narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.”

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      Bobby Brown: 'The Masked Singer' Helps Me Cope With the Loss of My Children

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      The New Edition singer finds competing on the televised singing contest ‘theraputic’ following the tragic deaths of his daughter Bobbi Kristina and son Bobby Jr.

      Apr 25, 2021

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      Bobby Brown found starring on “The Masked Singer” “theraputic” after suffering the loss of two of his children in recent years.

      The New Edition star was revealed to be The Crab on Wednesday’s (21Apr21) installment of the celebrity singing contest and he admitted the show gave him some much-needed “fun” at a time when the world is battling coronavirus and he is still coming to terms with the loss of two of his children, Bobbi Kristina Brown, who died in July 2015 aged 22 and 28-year-old Bobby Jr., who passed away last November.

      He told Entertainment Tonight, “It was something that was different. Something out of the box, you know? Something I could just go out and have fun with.”

      “Especially during these times, I think we need a little bit of laughter and a little bit of fun happening around the world.”

      “It was so much fun. I recommend it for any entertainer out there to experience this at least once in their lifetime.”

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      In his clues on the show, Bobby talked about the trauma and tragedy he’s experienced through his life but he found being on the stage as The Crab cathartic.

      He said, “It keeps me going, you know? I’m a performer. I love performing on stage. I can’t wait to get back at it. This was definitely therapeutic for me.”

      The 52-year-old singer and wife Alicia Etheredge have watched every episode of the show with their young children, Cassius, 11, Bodhi, five, and four-year-old Hendrix, and despite his efforts to put them off the scent, they knew he was the star behind the crustacean costume.

      He said, “I couldn’t tell them at all so I had to tell a little fib to my kids but they guessed it from right off the bat because we sing so much around the house and my kids know my tones so they guessed right off the bat that it was me.”

      “I kept having to say, ‘No, it’s not daddy! How could it be daddy? Daddy’s right here with you. I can’t be there and here at the same time.'”

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      Richard Lewis 'So Grateful' to Be Invited Back to 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' After Surgeries

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      The 73-year-old comedian thanks Larry David for inviting him back to the HBO hit comedy series after being well enough following recovery from surgeries.

      Apr 25, 2021

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      Actor Richard Lewis is “so grateful” to return to hit comedy series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” after recovering enough from a series of surgeries to film an appearance.

      The veteran star has portrayed a semi-autobiographical version of himself on Larry David’s show since its inception in 2000 but, in January (21), Lewis claimed he was not well enough to reprise the role for the upcoming season 11.

      Sharing the news with fans on Twitter at the time, he wrote, “What a ride, LD! I love you, buddy. Tragically, these past 18 months I’ve endured a back and two shoulder surgeries and not able to be in #CurbYourEnthusiasm for season 11. I’ll be watching… @HBO.”

      However, the 73 year old has since been able to make a brief return to the franchise, thanks to an invite from David.

      Posting a photo of himself from the set of the TV hit, Lewis wrote, “Great news for me! Although I’m still recovering from three surgeries and missing Season 11 of Curb, LD called me and asked if there was any chance if I felt strong enough to do one episode!”

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      “I am and here I’m on the set to shoot it. I’m so grateful.”

      And returning to work, even just for the one episode instead of his originally planned six, has given Lewis a big confidence boost.

      “It was maybe the best I’ve ever been in the 11 seasons,” he told Variety of his performance after day one. “And I know this because I made Larry crack up at least 15 or 20 times during this one scene.”

      Lewis added, “When I walked in and they applauded, I felt like a million bucks. Larry doesn’t like to hug, and he hugged me and told me how happy he was after we shot our scene.”

      “My adrenaline was pumping so much, I just went crazy,” he confessed. “We went to places that I don’t think we’ve ever been before…”

      “I’m just very flattered and grateful that people really love this show.”

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      Selena Gomez's Cooking Show Picked Up for Season 3

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      The ‘Come and Get It’ singer is heading back to kitchen to continue polishing her culinary skills after her show ‘Selena + Chef’ is ordered for a third installment.

      Apr 25, 2021

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      Selena Gomez is heading back into the kitchen for a third season of her popular cooking series “Selena + Chef”.

      The pop star and actress has been spending her time during the COVID-19 pandemic cooking up tasty treats at home with the help of noted chefs, and now her show has been picked up for another course on America’s HBO Max streaming service.

      Selena has also turned the TV project into a fundraising opportunity, with each chef highlighting a charity of their choice in each episode.

      In the first two seasons of the unscripted show, which was initially launched last summer (20), “Selena + Chef” has helped to raise $360,000 (£259,000) for a variety of non-profits.

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      Season two debuted in January, with Selena whipping up delicious dishes with the likes of Kelis and Curtis Stone.

      The line-up for the new run of episodes has yet to be unveiled, but the show will likely feature Selena with a whole new look – the natural brunette debuted a head-turning platinum blonde dye job on Friday (23Apr21).

      Meanwhile, the first season featured the likes of Ludo Lefebvre, Antonia Lofaso, Candice Kumai, and Roy Choi.

      One episode even featured a cameo appearance by her best friend Taylor Swift. “I’m very jealous of your whole setup and the fact that you guys are cooking together. It’s pretty great. I’m really envious,” the “Blank Space” hitmaker said.

      “If you don’t send me the recipe, we’re going to have words,” she also joked after Selena showed her the dish. “I want to be served that.”

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      'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 13 Finale – Find Out the Winner

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      In the all-virtual finale, the Top 4, Gottmik, Kandy Muse, Rose and Symone, go against one another in all-out smackdown before one of them is given the title of season 13 Queen.

      Apr 24, 2021

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      Following a fierce competition, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” named its season 13 on season finale on Friday, April 23. In the all-virtual finale, the Top 4, Gottmik, Kandy Muse, Rose and Symone, went against one another in all-out smackdown before one of them was given the title of season 13 Queen.

      Kicking off the night was RuPaul herself as she performed “New Friends Silver, Old Friends Gold”. Later, the Top 4 hit the stage for a final runway as well as a drag ball. Each of the finalists also flaunted their best fashion in the three categories namely “Black and White”, “Red All Over” and “Grand Finale Eleganza Extravaganza”.

      During the finale, the contestants also paid a heartfelt tribute to Chi Chi DeVayne, who passed away in August.

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      Later in the Britney Spears-themed finale, Rose and Kandy Muse faced off in a performance of “Work B***h”. While they both tried their best to win the judges’ hearts, one of them had to be eliminated. Unfortunately, Ru decided that Rose had to be sent home.

      The next lip sync performance was between Symone and Gottmik. The pair offered a fierce battle as they performed to the tune of Britney’s “Till the World Ends”.

      After a long deliberation, Ru announced that Symone was the winner of season 13 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”. Looking stunning in a sparkling yellow fringe dress with streamers emerging from the top of her massive updo, Symone accepted the crown and scepter from season 12 winner Jaida Essence Hall. “I told y’all not to let the smooth taste fool you!” she exclaimed.

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      Joy Behar Denies 'Taking a Dig' at Caitlyn Jenner Despite Repeatedly Using the Wrong Pronoun

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      The ‘View’ co-host accidentally refers to the former Olympic gold medalist as ‘he’ instead of ‘her’ when they are discussing the latter’s intention to run for California governor on the show.

      Apr 24, 2021

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      Joy Behar did not intentionally misgender Caitlyn Jenner. Despite repeatedly using the wrong pronoun when discussing the latter’s intention to run for California governor on “The View”, the show’s co-host was reportedly not “taking a dig” at the athlete-turned-reality star.

      Offering more details of the 78-year-old’s phrasing was Page Six. A source told the outlet, “This was not political or her taking a dig. She didn’t say it pointedly. She kept making the mistake. She corrected herself, and then accidentally did it again.”

      The source went on stressing, “She was not being malicious by any means.” The insider further noted that she is an “advocate” who “has been honored by [LGBTQ+ rights group] GLAAD.”

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      Joy made the blunder on “The View” on Friday, April 23 when weighing in on Caitlyn’s gubernatorial run. “He’s got this guy Brad Parscale running his campaign. What do you think about that? I mean that guy was accused of using campaign funds to enrich himself,” she told co-host Sunny Hostin, before correcting herself, “That’s who is running his campaign, or her campaign, rather.”

      The comedienne then apologized on the show after going on a commercial break. “So first of all let me apologize for my pronoun mix-up, I think I just didn’t get enough sleep last night. I had no intention of missing them up, and I tried to correct it immediately, but, whatever, it just came out, so I’m sorry if anybody was upset by that,” she pointed out.

      Joy’s apology, however, was not well received by some people. “It was completely tone-deaf, the apology,” a separate source told Page Six. “I do think it was an honest mistake, but the apology was completely dismissive. She misgendered the woman four times and then said, ‘whatever.’ ” Another insider, meanwhile, described it as “so disrespectful” and “embarrassing.”

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      Sarah Jessica Parker's Farting Scene is Chris Noth's 'Sex and the City' Favorite

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      The actor who played Mr. Big in the franchise has a lot of fond memories working on the Carrie Bradshaw series but his favorite one is a gassy scene featuring SJP.

      Apr 24, 2021

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      Chris Noth’s favourite “Sex and the City” moment was smelly not sweet – because Sarah Jessica Parker’s character farted on him in bed.

      The actor played the show’s Mr. Big – the on-off love interest of Sarah Jessica’s character Carrie Bradshaw for years – and he has really fond memories of working with her, but their best time together revolved around a gassy scene.

      “My favourite (episode) was when she farted in bed,” he laughed on America’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, “and I insisted on doing the sound (for the scene) to get it right – because I’m an expert in farts.”

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      The scene sparked a prank idea for Noth, who later picked up a whoopee cushion. “She’s (Parker) getting a glass of wine and I put it (whoopee cushion) on her chair, and we were discussing future vacations and she sits on it and goes, ‘Waaaahh,’ ” he chuckled.

      Reminiscing about other favourite moments, Chris added, “I also enjoyed falling into the pond with her in Central Park (New York) – that was a one take shot. There were so many great moments of comedy. It was just a blast.”

      Noth and show favourite Kim Cattrall won’t be joining Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon for the upcoming HBO Max reboot of the beloved series, titled “And Just Like That…”, but it was announced earlier this week (beg19Apr21) that John Corbett, who played Aidan in the TV series, has signed on to return.

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      Melissa Rivers Slams 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Bosses for Not Acknowledging Mom Joan as Inspiration

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      The only child of late comedienne Joan Rivers feels ‘hurt’ and ‘violated’ as no one from the Amazon hit series acknowledged that the show was inspired by her mom.

      Apr 24, 2021

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      Melissa Rivers wants her later mother, comedian Joan, recognised as one of the inspirations behind Amazon’s hit series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”.

      The star died in 2014 at the age of 81, and Melissa insists her mother’s life mirrors that of the lead character Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel, who swaps being a housewife for a stand-up comic in the 1950s.

      “Everybody’s saying, ‘Oh, it’s Joan, it’s Joan, it’s Joan, it’s Joan’ and yet I never hear from the people that make it or the actors,” Melissa said during an appearance on the “Behind the Velvet Rope” with David Yontef podcast.

      While she has never seen an episode of the show, Melissa insists the character, played by Rachel Brosnahan, is “clearly a compilation” of the female comedians of that era, including her mother, who shot to fame in 1965 as a guest on “The Tonight Show”.

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      “Not even saying like, it’s completely her, but to say she was one of our inspirations,” she continued. “And because of that, I felt so violated in a weird way… Not even saying like, it’s completely her, but to say she was one of our inspirations.”

      And although Melissa says she is not interested in taking any legal action, she would just like an acknowledgment from the show’s bosses.

      “I would have no legal grounds, not one, but on a human level it still hurts me,” she explained. “I want to be happy that they win and I can’t be. And I could be completely wrong.”

      “People could say, ‘You know, you’re crazy. You’re being stupid.’ But to me, like I said, all they ever had to do was reach out and acknowledge,” she continued. “All I ever wanted was a note, maybe a thank you in one of the acceptance speeches after all these years.”

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